Crime in Castle, Swansea: statistics, rates and trends
5,010 crimes were recorded in Castle, Swansea in the 12 months to July 2026, 337.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Castle, Swansea at a glance
- Crime trends in Castle, Swansea
- Types of crime in Castle, Swansea
- Castle, Swansea compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Castle, Swansea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Castle, Swansea
- Population and deprivation in Castle, Swansea
- Questions about crime in Castle, Swansea
- About this data
5,010 crimes were recorded in Castle, Swansea in the 12 months to July 2026, 337.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,668 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Castle, Swansea has the 48th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Castle, Swansea | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 5,010 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 337.6 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 14,842 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Castle, Swansea was highest in the year to July 2024 (5,725 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (4,242). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 5,010 | 337.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 5,293 | 356.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,725 | 385.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,988 | 336.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,458 | 300.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,242 | 285.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,581 | 308.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,059 | 340.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 5,274 | 355.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 454 |
| June 2026 | 443 |
| May 2026 | 467 |
| April 2026 | 459 |
| March 2026 | 437 |
| February 2026 | 322 |
| January 2026 | 397 |
| December 2025 | 411 |
| November 2025 | 436 |
| October 2025 | 405 |
| September 2025 | 359 |
| August 2025 | 420 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Castle, 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in robbery (+54%) and drugs (+14%). The largest falls were in other crime (-16%) and other theft (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,668 | 112.4 | 3.28 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 722 | 48.6 | 5.87 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 638 | 43.0 | 2.80 | -15% |
| Public order | 563 | 37.9 | 5.71 | +1% |
| Drugs | 343 | 23.1 | 7.07 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 285 | 19.2 | 2.83 | -4% |
| Other theft | 255 | 17.2 | 2.69 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 138 | 9.3 | 1.89 | +5% |
| Burglary | 89 | 6.0 | 1.70 | -9% |
| Other crime | 84 | 5.7 | 2.68 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 65 | 4.4 | 4.51 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 60 | 4.0 | 2.39 | -5% |
| Robbery | 54 | 3.6 | 2.69 | +54% |
| Bicycle theft | 46 | 3.1 | 3.77 | -8% |
Violence and sexual offences in Castle, Swansea
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Castle, Swansea recorded 1,668 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (112.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Castle, Swansea
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Castle, Swansea recorded 722 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Castle, Swansea
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Castle, Swansea recorded 638 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Castle, Swansea
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Castle, Swansea recorded 563 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Castle, Swansea
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Castle, Swansea recorded 343 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Castle, Swansea
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Castle, Swansea recorded 285 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Castle, Swansea
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Castle, Swansea recorded 255 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Castle, Swansea
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Castle, Swansea recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Castle, Swansea
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Castle, Swansea recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Castle, Swansea
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Castle, Swansea recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Castle, Swansea
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Castle, Swansea recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Castle, Swansea
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Castle, Swansea recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Castle, Swansea
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Castle, Swansea recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Castle, Swansea
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Castle, Swansea recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Castle, Swansea, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Castle, 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 Castle, Swansea over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 568 |
| On or near Nightclub | 288 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant Drive | 248 |
| On or near Castle Square | 229 |
| On or near Green Dragon Lane | 155 |
| On or near Welcome Lane | 145 |
| On or near Caer Street | 137 |
| On or near Willows Place | 131 |
| On or near Humphrey Street | 118 |
| On or near Clews Mews | 93 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Castle, 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,339 | 26.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,184 | 23.6% |
| Under investigation | 648 | 12.9% |
| Not recorded | 638 | 12.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 521 | 10.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 331 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 151 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 83 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 42 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 38 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 25 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.2% |
Castle, Swansea has an estimated population of 14,842. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Castle, Swansea sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Castle, Swansea |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.8% |
| Private rented homes | 37.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.7% |
Is Castle, Swansea a safe place to live?
Castle, Swansea recorded 337.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Castle, Swansea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,668 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (722).
Is crime in Castle, Swansea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle, Swansea was down 5% on the year before: 5,010 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 5,293 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Castle, Swansea?
Castle, Swansea 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 Castle, Swansea. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.