Crime Rate in Uplands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Uplands

The total recorded crimes in Uplands, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Uplands crime rate of 1.41 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
Uplands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Gwydr Square with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Uplands has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 1.41 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Uplands)CrimesRank (Uplands)CrimesRank (Uplands)
Castle498 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston166 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry117 31,732 31,538 3
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
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

Uplands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 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 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202519
March 202530
February 202533
January 202523
December 202426
November 202432
October 202425
September 202431
August 202423
July 202426
June 202468
May 202419

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202513
February 202510
January 20253
December 20244
November 202412
October 202416
September 20248
August 202412
July 202410
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202512
February 202510
January 20256
December 20243
November 202415
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20249
November 202415
October 202411
September 20245
August 202412
July 202410
June 202428
May 20245

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20241

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 202511
February 202512
January 20259
December 202425
November 20247
October 20249
September 202412
August 202411
July 202419
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20259
February 20256
January 202511
December 202411
November 202412
October 202411
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gwydr Square (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. St Alban'S Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cwmdonkin Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Uplands Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
7. Bonville Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Helen'S Crescent (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1
9. St Helen'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Francis Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1

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