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 July 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gorseinon and Penyrheol crime rate of 4.25 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Gorseinon and Penyrheol Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4296 with total crimes: 5
  • Coalbrook Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cwrt Rhian 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 July 2025 the Gorseinon and Penyrheol has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 4.25 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gorseinon and Penyrheol)CrimesRank (Gorseinon and Penyrheol)CrimesRank (Gorseinon and Penyrheol)
Castle414 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston126 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry113 41,732 31,538 3
Waterfront114 31,330 4882 8
Uplands84 61,199 61,213 4
Mynydd-bach73 11994 81,185 5
Llansamlet76 71,270 51,163 6
Clydach104 5987 9738 13
Cockett74 91,157 7965 7
Townhill75 8915 10857 9
Sketty74 10914 11819 10
Bôn-y-maen67 13815 13761 12
Landore67 12771 14672 14
St Thomas45 17771 15632 15
Pontarddulais48 15533 18465 18
Cwmbwrla41 19652 16595 16
West Cross45 16591 17468 17
Pontlliew and Tircoed44 18289 22264 24
Llwchwr29 20417 19443 19
Gowerton17 23365 20389 20
Mumbles25 21354 21317 21
Waunarlwydd14 25244 23275 22
Gower24 22141 26125 26
Dunvant and Killay16 24222 24266 23
Penllergaer14 26172 25153 25
Pen-clawdd8 27116 2786 27
Fairwood5 3183 2970 28
Bishopston6 2886 2865 29
Pennard6 2956 3150 32
Llangyfelach5 3060 3060 30
Mayals3 3251 3255 31

Gorseinon and Penyrheol Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202538
May 202532
April 202531
March 202533
February 202522
January 202525
December 202429
November 202417
October 202422
September 202417
August 202425

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
April 20252
March 202512
February 202519
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20259
April 20256
March 20253
February 202511
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 20248
August 202416

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 202414
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Gorseinon and Penyrheol in July 2025

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

1. B4296 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Coalbrook Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cwrt Rhian (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Penybryn Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Tyrisha Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beech Crescent (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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