Crime Rate in Townhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Townhill

The total recorded crimes in Townhill, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Townhill crime rate of 4.55 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 Townhill, encompassing approximately 24,399 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-2.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (280.00% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
Townhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gwynfor Road with total crimes: 10
  • Powys Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Elphin Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Townhill?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Townhill reported a higher crime volume than the Swansea average, with 915 crimes compared to 810. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Townhill witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Townhill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swansea average, with 857 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Townhill witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Townhill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Townhill has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 4.55 ranking 4th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Townhill crimes were 915. The crime rate of Townhill in 2024 was 37.50 (year) or 3.13 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Townhill were around 857 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.12 (year) or 2.93 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Townhill)CrimesRank (Townhill)CrimesRank (Townhill)
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
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
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

Townhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 202513
December 20247
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 500 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202543
March 202540
February 202537
January 202546
December 202421
November 202431
October 202441
September 202425
August 202430
July 202428
June 202476
May 202440

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202513
February 20257
January 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 202414
September 20243
August 202413
July 20247
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20259
March 202512
February 202512
January 202511
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248
July 202414
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20257
February 20258
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20253
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Townhill in May 2025

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

1. Gwynfor Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Powys Gardens (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Elphin Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Clos Morgannwg (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Cadfan Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elphin Crescent (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cadrawd Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Townhill Gardens (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ceri Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gors Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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