Crime Rate in Morriston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morriston

The total recorded crimes in Morriston, Swansea, UK in July 2025 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morriston crime rate of 4.01 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 Morriston, encompassing approximately 31,403 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-20.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
Morriston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morriston Hospital with total crimes: 18
  • Cwrt Llwyn Fedwen with total crimes: 5
  • Tregarne Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Morriston?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Morriston reported a higher crime volume than the Swansea average, with 1,864 crimes compared to 810. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Morriston witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Morriston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swansea average, with 1,826 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Morriston witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Morriston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Morriston has recorded 126 crimes with crime rate of 4.01 ranking 2th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Morriston crimes were 1,864. The crime rate of Morriston in 2024 was 59.36 (year) or 4.95 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Morriston were around 1,826 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.15 (year) or 4.85 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Morriston)CrimesRank (Morriston)CrimesRank (Morriston)
Castle414 15,872 15,556 1
Penderry113 41,732 31,538 3
Waterfront114 31,330 4882 8
Uplands84 61,199 61,213 4
Mynydd-bach73 11994 81,185 5
Llansamlet76 71,270 51,163 6
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

Morriston 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 59 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (85 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 791 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202574
May 202565
April 202559
March 202585
February 202551
January 202565
December 202471
November 202481
October 202462
September 202447
August 202472

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 202417
October 202410
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20257
April 20257
March 202510
February 202513
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202525
May 202522
April 202520
March 202519
February 202519
January 202524
December 202424
November 202424
October 202421
September 202416
August 202420

A total of 258 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202528
May 202530
April 202538
March 202528
February 202520
January 202519
December 202412
November 202423
October 202412
September 202411
August 202420

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 202512
April 20257
March 202517
February 202513
January 202510
December 202411
November 20247
October 202416
September 20249
August 202417

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 20257
April 20253
March 202511
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20259
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 202410
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20252
January 20253
November 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Morriston in July 2025

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

1. Morriston Hospital (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Cwrt Llwyn Fedwen (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Tregarne Close (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lon Ithon (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Margam Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. A48 (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Foundry Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Llys Dur (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Heol Dyfan (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

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