WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Crime in West Cross, Swansea

Comprehensive safety analysis for West Cross, localized within Swansea.

Total Crimes

35
trending_up +29.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

73.51per 1k
trending_down -2.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,727

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Public Order9
Violence & Sexual Offences8
Anti-social Behaviour7
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Other Theft3
Vehicle Crime2
Bicycle Theft1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Alder Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
7
On or near Warwick Place Map
Public order: 3Other theft: 1
4
On or near Birchfield Road Map
Drugs: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Chestnut Avenue Map
Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Alderwood Road Map
Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Elmgrove Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Westland Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Kenilworth Place Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Cypress Avenue Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Mulberry Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Swansea district.

Local Rank

#28safest in Swansea

City Average

78.91per 1k

Local Policing

West Cross

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Local Priorities

ASB

Issued: 25 Mar 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months

Actioned: 25 Mar 2026

Drug use

Issued: 25 Mar 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months

Actioned: 25 Mar 2026

Drug dealing

Issued: 25 Mar 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updates every three months

Actioned: 25 Mar 2026

Drug dealing

Issued: 15 Dec 2025

Status Update

We have carried out HVP patrol in the area’s identified. We have taken positive action against those involved in drug taking, supply and distribution. We have gathered information and intelligence regarding drug activity. We have utilised our specialist drug teams to carry out robust enforcement. We have liaised with partner agencies to address the concerns via problem solving. We have encouraged residents and the community to report any drug related activity to build a better intelligence picture. Residents have been kept up to date via PACT surgeries and South Wales Listens messaging.

Actioned: 25 Mar 2026

ASB

Issued: 15 Dec 2025

Status Update

We have carried out HVP patrols in the area’s identified. We have taken positive action against those committing ASB. We have gathered information and liaised with partner agencies to address the concerns via problem solving. Residents have been kept up to date via PACT surgeries and South Wales Listens messaging.

Actioned: 25 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

JUN26

Cuppa with a Copper

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10:59 AM — 11:59 AM

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foam coffee, 634a Mumbles Road Swansea

JUL6

Cuppa with a Copper

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2:15 PM — 3:15 PM

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Norton Lodge Day Centre Swansea

JUL6

Cuppa with a Copper

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2:15 PM — 3:15 PM

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Norton Lodge Day Centre Swansea

JUL11

Cuppa with a Copper

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1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

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Underhill Hub, Newton Road Swansea

AUG15

Cuppa with a Copper

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1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

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Underhill Hub, Newton Road Swansea

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