Crime Rate in Llwchwr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llwchwr

The total recorded crimes in Llwchwr, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llwchwr crime rate of 3.70 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 Llwchwr, encompassing approximately 10,540 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Llwchwr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Belgrave Road with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Llwchwr?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Llwchwr demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swansea average, with 417 crimes compared to 810.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Llwchwr recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Llwchwr had fewer crimes than the Swansea average, with 443 crimes compared to 742. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Llwchwr recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Llwchwr Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Llwchwr has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 0.57 ranking 18th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Llwchwr crimes were 417. The crime rate of Llwchwr in 2024 was 39.56 (year) or 3.30 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llwchwr were around 443 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.03 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llwchwr)CrimesRank (Llwchwr)CrimesRank (Llwchwr)
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
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

Llwchwr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson 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 Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 202514
February 20259
January 202514
December 202411
November 202413
October 20249
September 202411
August 202411
July 202417
June 202428
May 202416

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20242
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Llwchwr in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Belgrave Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Oak Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Beauchamp Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Pen-Y-Cae Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ferndale Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. The Croft (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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