Crime Rate in Uplands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Uplands

The total recorded crimes in Uplands, Swansea, UK in July 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Uplands crime rate of 1.43 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 Uplands, encompassing approximately 58,714 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
Uplands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 15
  • Cwmdonkin Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Glanmor Lane with total crimes: 5

How safe is Uplands?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Uplands reported a higher crime volume than the Swansea average, with 1,199 crimes compared to 810. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Uplands witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Uplands experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swansea average, with 1,213 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Uplands witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Uplands Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Uplands has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 1.43 ranking 6th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Uplands crimes were 1,199. The crime rate of Uplands in 2024 was 20.42 (year) or 1.70 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Uplands were around 1,213 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.66 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Uplands)CrimesRank (Uplands)CrimesRank (Uplands)
Castle414 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston126 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry113 41,732 31,538 3
Waterfront114 31,330 4882 8
Mynydd-bach73 11994 81,185 5
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

Uplands 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 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 (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20259
May 202511
April 20258
March 202513
February 202510
January 20253
December 20244
November 202412
October 202416
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202526
May 202528
April 202519
March 202530
February 202533
January 202523
December 202426
November 202432
October 202425
September 202431
August 202423

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20256
April 202510
March 202512
February 202510
January 20256
December 20243
November 202415
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
August 20244

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20252
April 20258
March 20259
February 20256
January 202511
December 202411
November 202412
October 202411
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202512
May 20258
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20249
November 202415
October 202411
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 202511
April 202515
March 202511
February 202512
January 20259
December 202425
November 20247
October 20249
September 202412
August 202411

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Uplands in July 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Cwmdonkin Terrace (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Glanmor Lane (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gwydr Square (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
6. Eaton Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Victoria Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Terrace Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hillside Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Windsor Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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