Crime Rate in Gower: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gower

The total recorded crimes in Gower, Swansea, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gower crime rate of 417.39 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 Gower, encompassing approximately 57 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Gower Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Walters Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Applegrove with total crimes: 2

How safe is Gower?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Gower demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swansea average, with 141 crimes compared to 810.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gower recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Gower had fewer crimes than the Swansea average, with 125 crimes compared to 742. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gower recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gower Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gower has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 417.39 ranking 22th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Gower crimes were 141. The crime rate of Gower in 2024 was 2452.17 (year) or 204.35 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gower were around 125 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2173.91 (year) or 181.16 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gower)CrimesRank (Gower)CrimesRank (Gower)
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
Gorseinon and Penyrheol64 14896 12788 11
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
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

Gower 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 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241
August 20245

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Gower in July 2025

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

1. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Walters Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Applegrove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Bunker'S Hill (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Burrows Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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