Crime Rate in St Thomas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Thomas

The total recorded crimes in St Thomas, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Thomas crime rate of 0.28 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 St Thomas, encompassing approximately 159,091 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
St Thomas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lee Street with total crimes: 8
  • Fabian Way with total crimes: 5
  • Robert Owen Gardens with total crimes: 4

How safe is St Thomas?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, St Thomas demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swansea average, with 771 crimes compared to 810.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St Thomas witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, St Thomas had fewer crimes than the Swansea average, with 632 crimes compared to 742. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, St Thomas witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Thomas Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Thomas has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 1.55 ranking 17th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total St Thomas crimes were 771. The crime rate of St Thomas in 2024 was 17.18 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Thomas were around 632 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.57 (year) or 1.46 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Thomas)CrimesRank (St Thomas)CrimesRank (St Thomas)
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
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

St Thomas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20258
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202510
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202519
March 202517
February 202512
January 202521
December 202418
November 202413
October 202423
September 202411
August 202419
July 202413
June 202430
May 202419

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20254
February 20258
January 202519
December 202417
November 202414
October 20248
September 202417
August 20247
July 202414
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations St Thomas in May 2025

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

1. Lee Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Vehicle crime1
2. Fabian Way (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Robert Owen Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. Maes Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Pen Isa Coed (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Headland Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gwynne Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Bevans Row (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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