Crime Rate in Mayals: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mayals

The total recorded crimes in Mayals, Swansea, UK in March 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mayals crime rate of 2.16 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 Mayals, encompassing approximately 1,385 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mayals Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heneage Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Southerndown Avenue with total crimes: 1

How safe is Mayals?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Mayals demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swansea average, with 51 crimes compared to 810.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mayals recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Mayals had fewer crimes than the Swansea average, with 55 crimes compared to 742. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mayals recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mayals Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Mayals has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 32th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Mayals crimes were 51. The crime rate of Mayals in 2024 was 36.80 (year) or 3.07 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mayals were around 55 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.69 (year) or 3.31 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swansea)CrimesRank (Swansea)CrimesRank (Swansea)
Castle457 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston188 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry134 31,732 31,538 3
Uplands105 61,199 61,213 4
Waterfront100 71,330 4882 8
Cockett122 41,157 7965 7
Mynydd-bach111 5994 81,185 5
Llansamlet97 81,270 51,163 6
Townhill88 10915 10857 9
Clydach91 9987 9738 13
Sketty64 13914 11819 10
Gorseinon and Penyrheol73 12896 12788 11
Landore83 11771 14672 14
Bôn-y-maen45 14815 13761 12
St Thomas44 15771 15632 15
Cwmbwrla43 16652 16595 16
West Cross40 17591 17468 17
Pontarddulais23 20533 18465 18
Llwchwr38 18417 19443 19
Pontlliew and Tircoed34 19289 22264 24
Gowerton21 21365 20389 20
Mumbles19 22354 21317 21
Waunarlwydd12 25244 23275 22
Dunvant and Killay15 24222 24266 23
Penllergaer16 23172 25153 25
Gower7 30141 26125 26
Pen-clawdd11 26116 2786 27
Fairwood11 2783 2970 28
Bishopston8 2986 2865 29
Pennard9 2856 3150 32
Llangyfelach7 3160 3060 30

Mayals Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
July 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Mayals in March 2025

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

1. Heneage Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Southerndown Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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