Crime Rate in Gorseinon and Penyrheol: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gorseinon and Penyrheol

The total recorded crimes in Gorseinon and Penyrheol, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gorseinon and Penyrheol crime rate of 4.18 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 Gorseinon and Penyrheol, encompassing approximately 15,067 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (3.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Gorseinon and Penyrheol Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4296 with total crimes: 4
  • Brynamlwg Road with total crimes: 4
  • Grenfell Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Gorseinon and Penyrheol?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Gorseinon and Penyrheol reported a higher crime volume than the Swansea average, with 896 crimes compared to 810. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gorseinon and Penyrheol witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Gorseinon and Penyrheol experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swansea average, with 788 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gorseinon and Penyrheol witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gorseinon and Penyrheol Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gorseinon and Penyrheol has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 4.18 ranking 12th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Gorseinon and Penyrheol crimes were 896. The crime rate of Gorseinon and Penyrheol in 2024 was 59.47 (year) or 4.96 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gorseinon and Penyrheol were around 788 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.30 (year) or 4.36 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gorseinon and Penyrheol)CrimesRank (Gorseinon and Penyrheol)CrimesRank (Gorseinon and Penyrheol)
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
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
Fairwood8 2883 2970 28
Bishopston6 3086 2865 29
Pennard8 2956 3150 32
Llangyfelach3 3260 3060 30
Mayals3 3151 3255 31

Gorseinon and Penyrheol Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 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 (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 202414
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202531
March 202533
February 202522
January 202525
December 202429
November 202417
October 202422
September 202417
August 202425
July 202433
June 202462
May 202435

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20253
February 202511
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 20248
August 202416
July 20247
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 202512
February 202519
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
June 20246

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Gorseinon and Penyrheol in May 2025

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

1. B4296 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Brynamlwg Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Grenfell Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Moorland Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Heol Y Rhofiad (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Beech Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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