Crime Rate in Fairwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairwood

The total recorded crimes in Fairwood, Swansea, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairwood crime rate of 30.29 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Fairwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgemoor Close with total crimes: 3
  • Maes-Y-Celyn with total crimes: 2
  • Dunvant 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Fairwood has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 30.29 ranking 27th 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.

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
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
Bishopston8 2986 2865 29
Pennard9 2856 3150 32
Llangyfelach7 3160 3060 30
Mayals3 3251 3255 31

Fairwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20257
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20249
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Edgemoor Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Maes-Y-Celyn (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Dunvant Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Pant-Y-Dwr (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chapel Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Cefn-Draw (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Hen Parc Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Llys Gwyr (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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