Crime Rate in Cwmbwrla: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cwmbwrla

The total recorded crimes in Cwmbwrla, Swansea, UK in March 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cwmbwrla crime rate of 1.86 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Cwmbwrla Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cae Rowland Street with total crimes: 3
  • Torrington Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cave 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Cwmbwrla has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 1.86 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swansea)CrimesRank (Swansea)CrimesRank (Swansea)
Castle457 15,872 15,556 1
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
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

Cwmbwrla Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202422
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 202416
May 202411
April 20244

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 202418
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Cwmbwrla in March 2025

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

1. Cae Rowland Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Torrington Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Cave Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Verig Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gerddi Alexander (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brondeg (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brenig Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
8. Beattie Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Pleasant Row (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Frederick Street (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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