Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Swansea, UK in March 2025 are around 457 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.63 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (132) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (28.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (67) incidents (-22.09% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Castle Square with total crimes: 36
  • Griffith John Street with total crimes: 29
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 20

How safe is Castle?

To understand the safety of Castle, we need to analyze Castle crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Swansea average, with 5,872 crimes compared to 810. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swansea average, with 5,556 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swansea, Castle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Castle Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Castle has recorded 457 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 ranking 1th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 5,872. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 5,556 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swansea)CrimesRank (Swansea)CrimesRank (Swansea)
Morriston188 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry134 31,732 31,538 3
Uplands105 61,199 61,213 4
Waterfront100 71,330 4882 8
Cockett122 41,157 7965 7
Mynydd-bach111 5994 81,185 5
Llansamlet97 81,270 51,163 6
Townhill88 10915 10857 9
Clydach91 9987 9738 13
Sketty64 13914 11819 10
Gorseinon and Penyrheol73 12896 12788 11
Landore83 11771 14672 14
Bôn-y-maen45 14815 13761 12
St Thomas44 15771 15632 15
Cwmbwrla43 16652 16595 16
West Cross40 17591 17468 17
Pontarddulais23 20533 18465 18
Llwchwr38 18417 19443 19
Pontlliew and Tircoed34 19289 22264 24
Gowerton21 21365 20389 20
Mumbles19 22354 21317 21
Waunarlwydd12 25244 23275 22
Dunvant and Killay15 24222 24266 23
Penllergaer16 23172 25153 25
Gower7 30141 26125 26
Pen-clawdd11 26116 2786 27
Fairwood11 2783 2970 28
Bishopston8 2986 2865 29
Pennard9 2856 3150 32
Llangyfelach7 3160 3060 30
Mayals3 3251 3255 31

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (132 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (76 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 150 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 86 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (133 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 142 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (135 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (77 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (147 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (75 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (157 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (77 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (155 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (80 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 139 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 70 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (270 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (134 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (159 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (74 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (123 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (81 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 745 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202576
February 202559
January 202561
December 202451
November 202444
October 202446
September 202445
August 202460
July 202470
June 2024108
May 202462
April 202463

A total of 83 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 202420
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 318 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202520
January 202517
December 202431
November 202422
October 202422
September 202428
August 202430
July 202420
June 202454
May 202426
April 202428

A total of 281 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202532
January 202516
December 202424
November 202419
October 202426
September 202424
August 202417
July 202416
June 202444
May 202417
April 202412

A total of 308 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202517
January 202522
December 202429
November 202424
October 202434
September 202424
August 202422
July 202426
June 202430
May 202425
April 202429

A total of 645 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202556
February 202536
January 202535
December 202439
November 202441
October 202456
September 202442
August 202453
July 202451
June 2024134
May 202454
April 202448

A total of 73 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 202418
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 1842 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 153.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 270 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025132
February 2025150
January 2025133
December 2024142
November 2024135
October 2024147
September 2024157
August 2024155
July 2024139
June 2024270
May 2024159
April 2024123

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202521
January 202516
December 20247
November 20248
October 202414
September 202413
August 20249
July 202410
June 202414
May 20249
April 202424

A total of 126 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20252
January 20259
December 202417
November 202415
October 20242
September 20244
August 202411
July 202410
June 202418
May 202421
April 20247

A total of 93 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 901 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202567
February 202586
January 202549
December 202465
November 202477
October 202475
September 202477
August 202480
July 202460
June 2024110
May 202474
April 202481

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Castle in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Castle postcode area is presented below.

1. Castle Square (Map)
Total36
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences14
Drugs3
Public order2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Griffith John Street (Map)
Total29
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Mount Pleasant Drive (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Green Dragon Lane (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Caer Street (Map)
Total13
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. Willows Place (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Welcome Lane (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1

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