WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Crime in Waterfront, Swansea

Comprehensive safety analysis for Waterfront, localized within Swansea.

Total Crimes

123
trending_down -1.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

92.61per 1k
trending_up +1.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

3,603

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour30
Violence & Sexual Offences30
Shoplifting28
Public Order9
Vehicle Crime6
Drug Offences6
Other Theft4
Bicycle Theft3
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Burglary2
Robbery1
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Nightclub Map
Violence and sexual offences: 9Anti-social behaviour: 5Drugs: 3
22
On or near West Way Map
Shoplifting: 13
13
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 9
9
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7Burglary: 1
8
On or near Oystermouth Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 8
8
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 5Public order: 2
7
On or near Parking Area Map
Drugs: 2Other theft: 2Public order: 2
7
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 6Bicycle theft: 1
7
On or near Paxton Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Vehicle crime: 1
5
On or near Slipway Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2
4

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Swansea district.

Local Rank

#30safest in Swansea

National Safety

Top 20%Riskiest

City Average

78.91per 1k

Local Policing

Waterfront

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Local Priorities

Motorbike thefts/Vehicle crime

Issued: 20 May 2026

Status Update

"Action taken is updated every three months."

Actioned: 20 May 2026

Operation Pichi Youth Antisocial Behaviour at SA1 docks during the summer months

Issued: 20 May 2026

Status Update

"Action taken is updated every three months."

Actioned: 20 May 2026

ASB - Langdon Road Car Park– SA1

Issued: 20 Feb 2026

Status Update

We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings.
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
We have deployed CCTV vans to monitor and identify suspects.

Actioned: 20 May 2026

Drug use and dealing

Issued: 20 Feb 2026

Status Update

We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence.
We have patrolled jointly with partner agencies

Actioned: 20 May 2026

Parking concerns & speeding

Issued: 4 Dec 2025

Status Update

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings.
We have launched media campaigns to encourage community reporting.

Actioned: 20 Feb 2026

Engagement Events

JUL16

CUPPA WITH A COPPER

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Starbucks Coffee, off Langdon Road Fabian Way Swansea

AUG10

CUPPA WITH A COPPER

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Starbucks Coffee, off Langdon Road Fabian Way Swansea

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