Crime Rate in Gower: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gower

The total recorded crimes in Gower, Swansea, UK in March 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gower crime rate of 121.74 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gower Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1
  • Malt Hall with total crimes: 1
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Gower has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 121.74 ranking 30th 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.

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
Pen-clawdd11 26116 2786 27
Fairwood11 2783 2970 28
Bishopston8 2986 2865 29
Pennard9 2856 3150 32
Llangyfelach7 3160 3060 30
Mayals3 3251 3255 31

Gower Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 3 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
April 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
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 3 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
July 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Gower in March 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Malt Hall (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Bryn View Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Underhill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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