Crime Rate in Llansamlet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llansamlet

The total recorded crimes in Llansamlet, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llansamlet crime rate of 6.80 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 Llansamlet, encompassing approximately 15,008 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (5.41% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
Llansamlet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Y Celyn with total crimes: 6
  • B4291 with total crimes: 4
  • Llys-Y-Waun with total crimes: 4

How safe is Llansamlet?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Llansamlet reported a higher crime volume than the Swansea average, with 1,270 crimes compared to 810. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Llansamlet witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Llansamlet experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swansea average, with 1,163 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Llansamlet witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swansea, Llansamlet has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Llansamlet Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Llansamlet has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 6.80 ranking 6th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Llansamlet crimes were 1,270. The crime rate of Llansamlet in 2024 was 84.62 (year) or 7.05 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llansamlet were around 1,163 crimes with yearly crime rate of 77.49 (year) or 6.46 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llansamlet)CrimesRank (Llansamlet)CrimesRank (Llansamlet)
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
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
Llangyfelach3 3260 3060 30
Mayals3 3151 3255 31

Llansamlet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 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 (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 202521
February 202517
January 202511
December 20249
November 202419
October 202423
September 202412
August 202414
July 202416
June 202432
May 202416

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202513
March 202511
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 202417
September 202410
August 202411
July 202416
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 484 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202537
March 202535
February 202539
January 202538
December 202434
November 202430
October 202427
September 202427
August 202434
July 202431
June 202480
May 202433

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 202511
December 20248
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20258
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 20248
October 202411
September 20249
August 202420
July 202411
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 202413
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 202412

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 202411
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 202413
October 20248
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations Llansamlet in May 2025

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

1. Heol Y Celyn (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. B4291 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Llys-Y-Waun (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Nantyffin North (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Balaclava Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Awel Deg (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Heol Y Cyw (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Glanbran Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Phoenix Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1

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