Crime Rate in Mynydd-bach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mynydd-bach

The total recorded crimes in Mynydd-bach, Swansea, UK in July 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mynydd-bach crime rate of 4.28 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 Mynydd-bach, encompassing approximately 17,057 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
Mynydd-bach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hill View Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Clos Calon Lan with total crimes: 6
  • Clos Ddu with total crimes: 5

How safe is Mynydd-bach?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Mynydd-bach reported a higher crime volume than the Swansea average, with 994 crimes compared to 810. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Mynydd-bach witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Mynydd-bach experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swansea average, with 1,185 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Mynydd-bach witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mynydd-bach Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mynydd-bach has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 4.28 ranking 11th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Mynydd-bach crimes were 994. The crime rate of Mynydd-bach in 2024 was 58.27 (year) or 4.86 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mynydd-bach were around 1,185 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.47 (year) or 5.79 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mynydd-bach)CrimesRank (Mynydd-bach)CrimesRank (Mynydd-bach)
Castle414 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston126 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry113 41,732 31,538 3
Waterfront114 31,330 4882 8
Uplands84 61,199 61,213 4
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

Mynydd-bach 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 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 202516
April 202517
March 202514
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 202412
October 202411
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 20255
April 202511
March 202519
February 20257
January 20255
December 202410
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 202410
November 20245
October 20243
September 202410
August 202414

A total of 355 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202538
May 202532
April 202541
March 202537
February 202529
January 202528
December 202419
November 202424
October 202429
September 202420
August 202430

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202518
May 20256
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 202411
October 20243
September 20247
August 202417

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
November 202425
October 202415
September 202416
August 202410

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 202511
March 202510
February 202521
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202514
May 202513
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20259
December 20248
November 202412
October 202414
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Mynydd-bach in July 2025

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

1. Hill View Crescent (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
2. Clos Calon Lan (Map)
Total6
Public order6
3. Clos Ddu (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Morriston Crematorium (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Pengwern Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. First Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gelert Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hollett Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Clasemont Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
10. Roger Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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