Crime in Bôn-y-maen: statistics, rates and trends
649 crimes were recorded in Bôn-y-maen in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bôn-y-maen at a glance
- Crime trends in Bôn-y-maen
- Types of crime in Bôn-y-maen
- Bôn-y-maen compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bôn-y-maen
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bôn-y-maen
- Population and deprivation in Bôn-y-maen
- Questions about crime in Bôn-y-maen
- About this data
649 crimes were recorded in Bôn-y-maen in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 258 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bôn-y-maen has the 1,749th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bôn-y-maen | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 649 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.6 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,853 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bôn-y-maen was highest in the year to July 2018 (814 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (580). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 649 | 82.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 729 | 92.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 795 | 101.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 700 | 89.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 580 | 73.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 779 | 99.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 792 | 100.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 772 | 98.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 814 | 103.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 59 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bôn-y-maen 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, public order, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+23%). The largest falls were in burglary (-57%) and drugs (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 258 | 32.9 | 0.96 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 102 | 13.0 | 1.57 | +23% |
| Public order | 78 | 9.9 | 1.49 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 7.8 | 0.51 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -37% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.6 | 0.56 | -7% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.4 | 1.15 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.4 | 0.49 | -17% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.3 | 0.70 | -45% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.3 | 1.31 | +25% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.1 | 0.32 | -57% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.9 | 1.08 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | -33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bôn-y-maen
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bôn-y-maen recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 39.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bôn-y-maen
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bôn-y-maen recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bôn-y-maen
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bôn-y-maen recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bôn-y-maen
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bôn-y-maen recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bôn-y-maen
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bôn-y-maen recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bôn-y-maen
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bôn-y-maen recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bôn-y-maen
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bôn-y-maen recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bôn-y-maen
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bôn-y-maen recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bôn-y-maen
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bôn-y-maen recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bôn-y-maen
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bôn-y-maen recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bôn-y-maen
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bôn-y-maen recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bôn-y-maen
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bôn-y-maen recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bôn-y-maen
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bôn-y-maen recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bôn-y-maen
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bôn-y-maen recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bôn-y-maen, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bôn-y-maen.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bôn-y-maen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landore | 637 | 79.3 | -4% |
| St Thomas | 501 | 68.0 | -18% |
| Cwmbwrla | 517 | 66.5 | -20% |
| Mynydd-bach | 721 | 78.0 | -6% |
| Llansamlet | 1,030 | 67.7 | -18% |
| Morriston | 1,542 | 91.4 | +11% |
| Waterfront | 1,280 | 243.2 | +194% |
| Castle | 5,010 | 337.6 | +308% |
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 Bôn-y-maen over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Bellerphon Court | 51 |
| On or near Princess Of Wales Court | 37 |
| On or near Chirk Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Phoebe Road | 23 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 21 |
| On or near Tonnant Road | 19 |
| On or near Bon-Y-Maen Road | 18 |
| On or near Brunel Way | 18 |
| On or near Cardigan Crescent | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bôn-y-maen 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 249 | 38.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 177 | 27.3% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 12.0% |
| Not recorded | 61 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Bôn-y-maen has an estimated population of 7,853. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bôn-y-maen sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bôn-y-maen |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.7% |
| Social rented homes | 28.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.8% |
Is Bôn-y-maen a safe place to live?
Bôn-y-maen recorded 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bôn-y-maen?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (102).
Is crime in Bôn-y-maen going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bôn-y-maen was down 11% on the year before: 649 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 729 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bôn-y-maen?
Bôn-y-maen is policed by South Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Bôn-y-maen. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.