Crime Rate in Mumbles: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mumbles

The total recorded crimes in Mumbles, Swansea, UK in March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mumbles crime rate of 1.66 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 Mumbles, encompassing approximately 11,473 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Mumbles Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limeslade Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Walters Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Castle Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Mumbles?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Mumbles demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swansea average, with 354 crimes compared to 810.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mumbles recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Mumbles had fewer crimes than the Swansea average, with 317 crimes compared to 742. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mumbles recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mumbles Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Mumbles has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 1.66 ranking 22th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Mumbles crimes were 354. The crime rate of Mumbles in 2024 was 30.85 (year) or 2.57 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mumbles were around 317 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.63 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking 21 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
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
Mayals3 3251 3255 31

Mumbles Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 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 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20249
August 20245
July 20247
June 202418
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 202420
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
June 20244

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Mumbles in March 2025

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

1. Limeslade Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Walters Crescent (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
3. Castle Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rotherslade Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Clifflands Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Linkside (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sherringham Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brooklyn Terrace (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Castle Square (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Limekiln Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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