Crime Rate in Waterfront: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waterfront

The total recorded crimes in Waterfront, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waterfront crime rate of 8.35 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 Waterfront, encompassing approximately 12,691 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-40.62% decrease)
Waterfront Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Way with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is Waterfront?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Waterfront reported a higher crime volume than the Swansea average, with 1,330 crimes compared to 810. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Waterfront witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Waterfront experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swansea average, with 882 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Waterfront witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Waterfront Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Waterfront has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 8.35 ranking 5th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Waterfront crimes were 1,330. The crime rate of Waterfront in 2024 was 104.80 (year) or 8.73 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Waterfront were around 882 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.50 (year) or 5.79 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waterfront)CrimesRank (Waterfront)CrimesRank (Waterfront)
Castle498 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston166 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry117 31,732 31,538 3
Uplands83 101,199 61,213 4
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

Waterfront Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 329 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202528
March 202519
February 202515
January 202511
December 202430
November 202425
October 202421
September 202432
August 202424
July 202413
June 202458
May 202428

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 202413
July 20245
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202517
March 202511
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 202411
October 202415
September 202416
August 202415
July 202420
June 202430
May 20248

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202532
March 202534
February 202522
January 202522
December 202424
November 202425
October 202424
September 202424
August 202432
July 202427
June 202462
May 202428

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 202510
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Waterfront in May 2025

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

1. West Way (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Burglary1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Prison (Map)
Total7
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
7. Oystermouth Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clarence Terrace (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Drugs1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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