Crime Rate in Llangyfelach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llangyfelach

The total recorded crimes in Llangyfelach, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llangyfelach crime rate of 0.95 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 Llangyfelach, encompassing approximately 3,167 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Llangyfelach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llys Penpant with total crimes: 1
  • Clos Waun Wen with total crimes: 1
  • Pengors Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Llangyfelach?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Llangyfelach demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swansea average, with 60 crimes compared to 810.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Llangyfelach recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Llangyfelach had fewer crimes than the Swansea average, with 60 crimes compared to 742. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Llangyfelach recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Llangyfelach Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Llangyfelach has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 0.95 ranking 32th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Llangyfelach crimes were 60. The crime rate of Llangyfelach in 2024 was 18.94 (year) or 1.58 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llangyfelach were around 60 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.94 (year) or 1.58 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llangyfelach)CrimesRank (Llangyfelach)CrimesRank (Llangyfelach)
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
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
Mayals3 3151 3255 31

Llangyfelach Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

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

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Llangyfelach in May 2025

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

1. Llys Penpant (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Clos Waun Wen (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Pengors Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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