Crime Rate in Fairwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairwood

The total recorded crimes in Fairwood, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairwood crime rate of 22.03 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 Fairwood, encompassing approximately 363 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Fairwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coed Lan with total crimes: 3
  • Dunvant Road with total crimes: 2
  • Cilonnen Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Fairwood?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Fairwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swansea average, with 83 crimes compared to 810.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fairwood recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Fairwood had fewer crimes than the Swansea average, with 70 crimes compared to 742. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fairwood recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fairwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fairwood has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 22.03 ranking 28th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Fairwood crimes were 83. The crime rate of Fairwood in 2024 was 228.52 (year) or 19.04 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fairwood were around 70 crimes with yearly crime rate of 192.73 (year) or 16.06 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fairwood)CrimesRank (Fairwood)CrimesRank (Fairwood)
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
Cwmbwrla51 14652 16595 16
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
Bishopston6 3086 2865 29
Pennard8 2956 3150 32
Llangyfelach3 3260 3060 30
Mayals3 3151 3255 31

Fairwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20249
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Fairwood in May 2025

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

1. Coed Lan (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. Dunvant Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cilonnen Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Coed-Y-Crwys (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Hen Parc Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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