Crime Rate in Gowerton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gowerton

The total recorded crimes in Gowerton, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gowerton crime rate of 5.93 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 Gowerton, encompassing approximately 3,712 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gowerton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ty Gwyn with total crimes: 4
  • Bryn Eithin with total crimes: 2
  • Parkwood with total crimes: 2

How safe is Gowerton?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Gowerton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swansea average, with 365 crimes compared to 810.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gowerton recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Gowerton had fewer crimes than the Swansea average, with 389 crimes compared to 742. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gowerton recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gowerton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gowerton has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 5.93 ranking 23th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Gowerton crimes were 365. The crime rate of Gowerton in 2024 was 98.31 (year) or 8.19 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gowerton were around 389 crimes with yearly crime rate of 104.78 (year) or 8.73 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gowerton)CrimesRank (Gowerton)CrimesRank (Gowerton)
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
Gorseinon and Penyrheol63 12896 12788 11
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
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

Gowerton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 202412
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 202510
February 202515
January 202510
December 20248
November 202411
October 202413
September 202411
August 202411
July 20247
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20254
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20248

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Gowerton in May 2025

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

1. Ty Gwyn (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Bryn Eithin (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parkwood (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cedar Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Willow Bank (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Bryn-Y-Mor Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Pont-Y-Cob Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Ffordd Beck (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Victoria Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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