WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Crime in Uplands, Swansea

Comprehensive safety analysis for Uplands, localized within Swansea.

Total Crimes

95
trending_down -2.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

73.02per 1k
trending_up +1.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

14,023

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences33
Shoplifting16
Vehicle Crime12
Drug Offences9
Public Order7
Anti-social Behaviour5
Other Theft4
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Other Crime3
Burglary1
Theft from Person1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Humphrey Street Map
Shoplifting: 11Robbery: 1Vehicle crime: 1
14
On or near Nightclub Map
Shoplifting: 7Violence and sexual offences: 4Public order: 1
13
On or near Gwydr Square Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 1Public order: 1
7
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 5
5
On or near Alexandra Terrace Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near Finsbury Terrace Map
Other theft: 2Shoplifting: 1
3
On or near Bonville Terrace Map
Vehicle crime: 2Drugs: 1
3
On or near Russell Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1
3
On or near Glanmor Lane Map
Drugs: 1Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Belgrave Lane Map
Drugs: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3

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Local Rank

#27safest in Swansea

City Average

78.91per 1k

Local Policing

Uplands

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Local Priorities

ASB and begging

Issued: 19 Mar 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every 3 months

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Tackling cannabis production

Issued: 19 Mar 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every 3 months

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Vehicle crime - theft of/ from cars

Issued: 19 Mar 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every 3 months

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Retail crime & shoplifting - supermarkets

Issued: 15 Dec 2025

Status Update

Focus remains on retail theft to tackle retail crime in the area, which has seen an increase of 2% in the locality

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

ASB and begging

Issued: 15 Dec 2025

Status Update

Additional patrols undertaken as part of Operation Sentinel, following which most ASB issues in the area have been greatly reduced

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

JUL3

Cuppa with a Copper at Sloth coffee

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Sloth Coffee Brynmill, 114 Marlborough Road Swansea

JUL14

The Stream in Pantygwydr Church , Uplands

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2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Pantygwydr Baptist Church, Ernald Place Swansea

JUL17

Cuppa with a Copper at Sloth coffee

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Sloth Coffee Brynmill, 114 Marlborough Road Swansea

JUL31

Cuppa with a Copper at Sloth coffee

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schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Sloth Coffee Brynmill, 114 Marlborough Road Swansea

AUG14

Cuppa with a Copper at Sloth coffee

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schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Sloth Coffee Brynmill, 114 Marlborough Road Swansea

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