Crime in Castle, Swansea: statistics, rates and trends
5,056 crimes were recorded in Castle, Swansea in the 12 months to August 2026, 340.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Castle, Swansea
- Questions about crime in Castle, Swansea
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,681), shoplifting (742) and anti-social behaviour (636) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 47th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Castle, Swansea | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,056 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 340.7 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,842 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Castle, Swansea peaked in the year to August 2024 (5,678 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (4,305). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,056 | 340.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 5,247 | 353.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,678 | 382.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 5,092 | 343.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,450 | 299.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,305 | 290.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,487 | 302.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 5,014 | 337.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 5,305 | 357.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 466 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Castle, Swansea recorded notably more drugs (6.9 times the national rate), shoplifting (5.9 times the national rate) and public order (5.9 times the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 32 to 61 and bicycle theft rose from 47 to 55, while other crime fell from 105 to 72 and possession of weapons fell from 74 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,681 | 113.3 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 742 | 50.0 | 8.5 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 636 | 42.9 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Public order | 580 | 39.1 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Drugs | 335 | 22.6 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 277 | 18.7 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other theft | 264 | 17.8 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 147 | 9.9 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Burglary | 86 | 5.8 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Other crime | 72 | 4.9 | 2.1 | -31% |
| Robbery | 61 | 4.1 | 1.4 | +91% |
| Possession of weapons | 60 | 4.0 | 1.0 | -19% |
| Theft from the person | 60 | 4.0 | 1.7 | -2% |
| Bicycle theft | 55 | 3.7 | 0.8 | +17% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Castle, Swansea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (579).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 579 |
| On or near Nightclub | 305 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant Drive | 248 |
| On or near Castle Square | 194 |
| On or near Green Dragon Lane | 160 |
| On or near Welcome Lane | 150 |
| On or near Caer Street | 139 |
| On or near Willows Place | 134 |
| On or near Humphrey Street | 115 |
| On or near Clews Mews | 95 |
Of the 4,420 crimes in Castle, Swansea with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 636 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,329 | 30.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,169 | 26.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 705 | 16.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 524 | 11.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 330 | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 173 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 78 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 43 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 35 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 23 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Castle, Swansea has an estimated population of 14,842 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (24.7%, against 7.9%), more households without a car (51%, against 23%) and more social housing (34%, against 17%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Castle, Swansea average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Castle, Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 42.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 24.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 50.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.7% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Castle, Swansea a safe place to live?
Castle, Swansea recorded 340.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 47th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Castle, Swansea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,681 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (742).
Is crime in Castle, Swansea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle, Swansea was down 4% on the year before: 5,056 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 5,247 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Castle, Swansea?
About 14,842 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Castle, Swansea?
Castle, 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.