Crime Rate in Cwmbwrla: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cwmbwrla

The total recorded crimes in Cwmbwrla, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cwmbwrla crime rate of 2.21 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 Cwmbwrla, encompassing approximately 23,114 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Cwmbwrla Crime Hotspots

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

  • Verig Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • David Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Cwmbwrla?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Cwmbwrla demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swansea average, with 652 crimes compared to 810.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Cwmbwrla witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Cwmbwrla had fewer crimes than the Swansea average, with 595 crimes compared to 742. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Cwmbwrla witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swansea, Cwmbwrla has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cwmbwrla Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cwmbwrla has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 2.21 ranking 14th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Cwmbwrla crimes were 652. The crime rate of Cwmbwrla in 2024 was 28.21 (year) or 2.35 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cwmbwrla were around 595 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.74 (year) or 2.15 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cwmbwrla)CrimesRank (Cwmbwrla)CrimesRank (Cwmbwrla)
Castle498 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston166 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry117 31,732 31,538 3
Uplands83 101,199 61,213 4
Waterfront106 51,330 4882 8
Townhill111 4915 10857 9
Mynydd-bach93 9994 81,185 5
Llansamlet102 61,270 51,163 6
Cockett96 81,157 7965 7
Clydach101 7987 9738 13
Sketty59 13914 11819 10
Gorseinon and Penyrheol63 12896 12788 11
Bôn-y-maen72 11815 13761 12
Landore34 19771 14672 14
St Thomas45 17771 15632 15
West Cross47 15591 17468 17
Pontarddulais45 16533 18465 18
Llwchwr39 18417 19443 19
Gowerton22 23365 20389 20
Waunarlwydd29 20244 23275 22
Mumbles28 21354 21317 21
Pontlliew and Tircoed23 22289 22264 24
Dunvant and Killay12 26222 24266 23
Penllergaer14 24172 25153 25
Gower13 25141 26125 26
Pen-clawdd11 27116 2786 27
Fairwood8 2883 2970 28
Bishopston6 3086 2865 29
Pennard8 2956 3150 32
Llangyfelach3 3260 3060 30
Mayals3 3151 3255 31

Cwmbwrla Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20259
February 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202520
March 202517
February 202515
January 202520
December 202412
November 202417
October 202417
September 202415
August 202413
July 202420
June 202444
May 202419

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202511
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202422
May 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20258
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Cwmbwrla in May 2025

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

1. Verig Street (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. David Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Lynn Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Cae Rowland Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Pleasant Row (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
7. Millwood Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
8. Brondeg Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Clos Burlais (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

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