Crime in Bishopston, Swansea: statistics, rates and trends
78 crimes were recorded in Bishopston, Swansea in the 12 months to August 2026, 23.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bishopston, Swansea at a glance
- Crime trends in Bishopston, Swansea
- Types of crime in Bishopston, Swansea
- Bishopston, Swansea compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bishopston, Swansea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bishopston, Swansea
- Demographics of Bishopston, Swansea
- Questions about crime in Bishopston, Swansea
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (29), other theft (12) and criminal damage and arson (10) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,889th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Bishopston, Swansea | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 78 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 23.1 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,376 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bishopston, Swansea peaked in the year to August 2020 (116 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (61). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 78 | 23.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 73 | 21.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 80 | 23.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 67 | 19.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 63 | 18.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 82 | 24.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 116 | 34.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 80 | 23.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 61 | 18.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 9 |
| June 2026 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (75% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 21 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 8.6 | 34.2 | +38% |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Bishopston, Swansea.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bishopston, Swansea |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cross | 461 | 71.2 | +208% |
| Mumbles | 316 | 42.9 | +86% |
| Dunvant and Killay | 236 | 25.7 | +11% |
| Sketty | 794 | 51.3 | +122% |
| Uplands | 1,202 | 75.6 | +227% |
| Waunarlwydd | 250 | 81.6 | +253% |
| Gowerton | 273 | 53.7 | +132% |
| Townhill | 912 | 97.9 | +324% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Bishopston, Swansea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Reigit Lane” (10).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Reigit Lane | 10 |
| On or near Bishopston Road | 8 |
| On or near Supermarket | 8 |
| On or near Caswell Road | 6 |
| On or near Pwlldu Lane | 5 |
| On or near The Glebe | 5 |
| On or near Tudor Court | 4 |
| On or near Tudor Way | 3 |
| On or near Copley Close | 2 |
| On or near Copley Lodge | 2 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 70 crimes in Bishopston, Swansea with one. The 8 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 22 | 31.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 19 | 27.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 20.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 12.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Bishopston, Swansea has an estimated population of 3,376 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (36%, against 19%), more retired residents (40%, against 22%) and less social housing (3.2%, against 17.1%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bishopston, Swansea average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bishopston, Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 40.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Bishopston, Swansea a safe place to live?
Bishopston, Swansea recorded 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,889th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bishopston, Swansea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 29 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (12).
Is crime in Bishopston, Swansea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishopston, Swansea was up 7% on the year before: 78 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 73 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bishopston, Swansea?
About 3,376 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bishopston, Swansea?
Bishopston, Swansea is policed by South Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.