Crime Rate in Uplands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Uplands

The total recorded crimes in Uplands, Swansea, UK in March 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Uplands crime rate of 1.79 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
Uplands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 12
  • Belgrave Lane with total crimes: 7
  • 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Uplands has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 1.79 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.

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
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
St Thomas44 15771 15632 15
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

Uplands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 370 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202533
January 202523
December 202426
November 202432
October 202425
September 202431
August 202423
July 202426
June 202468
May 202419
April 202434

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 202511
December 202411
November 202412
October 202411
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 20256
December 20243
November 202415
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202512
January 20259
December 202425
November 20247
October 20249
September 202412
August 202411
July 202419
June 202424
May 202413
April 202422

A total of 15 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
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20249
November 202415
October 202411
September 20245
August 202412
July 202410
June 202428
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Uplands in March 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Belgrave Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Gwydr Square (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Constitution Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
5. Francis Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
6. Mirador Crescent (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Helen'S Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gorse Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Alban'S Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1

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