Crime Rate in West Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Cross

The total recorded crimes in West Cross, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Cross crime rate of 5.03 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
West Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairwood Road with total crimes: 6
  • Cedar Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Chestnut Avenue with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Swansea.

    • 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 areas in the Swansea.

  • 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 May 2025 the West Cross has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 5.03 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Cross)CrimesRank (West Cross)CrimesRank (West Cross)
Castle498 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston166 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry117 31,732 31,538 3
Uplands83 101,199 61,213 4
Waterfront106 51,330 4882 8
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
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

West Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202524
March 202513
February 202522
January 202523
December 202413
November 202411
October 202415
September 202412
August 202412
July 202414
June 202436
May 202415

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 202513
November 20242
October 20243
September 202411
August 20242
July 20245
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248
July 20242
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Fairwood Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
2. Cedar Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Alder Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Baywood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Sweet Briar Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Larkspur Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Westcross Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Mumbles Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Lilac Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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