Crime in Bishopston, Swansea: statistics, rates and trends

71 crimes were recorded in Bishopston, Swansea in the 12 months to July 2026, 21.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 26 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bishopston, Swansea has the 3,899th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bishopston, Swansea was highest in the year to July 2020 (112 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (63). Over the whole period it rose 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bishopston, Swansea over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it.

Violence and sexual offences in Bishopston, Swansea

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bishopston, Swansea recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bishopston, Swansea

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bishopston, Swansea recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bishopston, Swansea

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bishopston, Swansea recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bishopston, Swansea

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bishopston, Swansea recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bishopston, Swansea

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bishopston, Swansea recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bishopston, Swansea

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bishopston, Swansea recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bishopston, Swansea

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bishopston, Swansea recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bishopston, Swansea

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bishopston, Swansea recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bishopston, Swansea

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bishopston, Swansea recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bishopston, Swansea

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bishopston, Swansea recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Bishopston, Swansea

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bishopston, Swansea recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bishopston, Swansea, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bishopston, Swansea.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bishopston, Swansea over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bishopston, Swansea over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Bishopston, Swansea has an estimated population of 3,376. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bishopston, Swansea sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bishopston, Swansea. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.