Crime Rate in Llansamlet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llansamlet

The total recorded crimes in Llansamlet, Swansea, UK in July 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llansamlet crime rate of 5.06 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Llansamlet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Balaclava Road with total crimes: 8
  • Clos Yr Ysgol with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Llansamlet has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 5.06 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llansamlet)CrimesRank (Llansamlet)CrimesRank (Llansamlet)
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
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
Gower24 22141 26125 26
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

Llansamlet 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 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 202511
April 202515
March 202521
February 202517
January 202511
December 20249
November 202419
October 202423
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202516
May 20257
April 202510
March 20258
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 20248
October 202411
September 20249
August 202420

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20256
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202526
May 202539
April 202537
March 202535
February 202539
January 202538
December 202434
November 202430
October 202427
September 202427
August 202434

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202520
April 202513
March 202511
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 202417
September 202410
August 202411

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20252
September 20241

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 202411

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 202413
October 20248
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 202511
December 20248
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Llansamlet in July 2025

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

1. Balaclava Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Clos Yr Ysgol (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Llys Gwenci (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
5. Heol Elfed (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Nantyffin North (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Castell Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. Llys-Uchaf (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bronwydd (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Glanbran Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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