Crime Rate in St Thomas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Thomas

The total recorded crimes in St Thomas, Swansea, UK in March 2025 are around 44 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
St Thomas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lee Street with total crimes: 11
  • Thomas Street with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Thomas has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 1.36 ranking 15th 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.

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
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
Mumbles19 22354 21317 21
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

St Thomas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202512
January 202521
December 202418
November 202413
October 202423
September 202411
August 202419
July 202413
June 202430
May 202419
April 202420

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 202422
May 202412
April 20247

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 202416
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations St Thomas in March 2025

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

1. Lee Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Thomas Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Reginald Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Gelli Grafog (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fabian Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Kinley Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bevans Row (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Baglan Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Danygraig Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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