Crime Rate in West Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Cross

The total recorded crimes in West Cross, Swansea, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Cross crime rate of 4.28 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 West Cross, encompassing approximately 9,338 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
West Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ilston Way with total crimes: 8
  • Baywood Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Fairwood Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is West Cross?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, West Cross demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swansea average, with 591 crimes compared to 810.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Cross recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, West Cross had fewer crimes than the Swansea average, with 468 crimes compared to 742. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Cross recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swansea, West Cross has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

West Cross Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the West Cross has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 4.28 ranking 17th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total West Cross crimes were 591. The crime rate of West Cross in 2024 was 63.29 (year) or 5.27 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Cross were around 468 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.11 (year) or 4.18 (month) ranking 17 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
Uplands105 61,199 61,213 4
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
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

West Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 202418
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 202513
November 20242
October 20243
September 202411
August 20242
July 20245
June 202414
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202522
January 202523
December 202413
November 202411
October 202415
September 202412
August 202412
July 202414
June 202436
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248
July 20242
June 202422
May 202411
April 202423

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations West Cross in March 2025

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

1. Ilston Way (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Baywood Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Fairwood Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Alder Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Warwick Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Southlands Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Westcross Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wimble Wood Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Norton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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