Crime Rate in Mumbles: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mumbles

The total recorded crimes in Mumbles, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mumbles crime rate of 2.44 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Mumbles Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Limeslade Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Rotherslade Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Swansea.

    • 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 areas in the Swansea.

  • 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 May 2025 the Mumbles has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 2.44 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mumbles)CrimesRank (Mumbles)CrimesRank (Mumbles)
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
Llwchwr39 18417 19443 19
Gowerton22 23365 20389 20
Waunarlwydd29 20244 23275 22
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

Mumbles Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20259
February 20259
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20249
August 20245
July 20247
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
June 20244

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Mumbles in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Limeslade Drive (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rotherslade Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Castle Square (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Walters Crescent (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Tichbourne Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clifflands Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Cambridge Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Allchurch Gardens (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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