Crime Rate in Morriston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Morriston

The total recorded crimes in Morriston, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Morriston crime rate of 5.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (10.17% increase)
  • Public order: (30) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
Morriston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morriston Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Clos Crucywel with total crimes: 9
  • Morfydd Street with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Morriston has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 5.29 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Morriston)CrimesRank (Morriston)CrimesRank (Morriston)
Castle498 15,872 15,556 1
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
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

Morriston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202520
March 202519
February 202519
January 202524
December 202424
November 202424
October 202421
September 202416
August 202420
July 202427
June 202458
May 202418

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 202417
October 202410
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 899 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202559
March 202585
February 202551
January 202565
December 202471
November 202481
October 202462
September 202447
August 202472
July 202457
June 2024120
May 202464

A total of 175 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 202517
February 202513
January 202510
December 202411
November 20247
October 202416
September 20249
August 202417
July 202413
June 202434
May 20249

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 202511
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 202412
July 202412
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 298 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202538
March 202528
February 202520
January 202519
December 202412
November 202423
October 202412
September 202411
August 202420
July 202419
June 202450
May 202416

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 202410
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 202510
February 202513
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20253
November 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

High Crime Locations Morriston in May 2025

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

1. Morriston Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
2. Clos Crucywel (Map)
Total9
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Morfydd Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Slate Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Foundry Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. A48 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Western Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cae-Nan (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Strawberry Place (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
10. Llys Gwernen (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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