Crime in Cwmbwrla: statistics, rates and trends
526 crimes were recorded in Cwmbwrla in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (206), shoplifting (69) and public order (48) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,323rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Cwmbwrla | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 526 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.6 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,778 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Cwmbwrla of any year here (526 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 526 | 67.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 568 | 73.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 596 | 76.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 629 | 80.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 679 | 87.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 811 | 104.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 862 | 110.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 704 | 90.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 627 | 80.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 75 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) and other theft (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 22 to 33 and shoplifting rose from 56 to 69, while public order fell from 68 to 48 and criminal damage and arson fell from 59 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 206 | 26.5 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 8.9 | 8.5 | +23% |
| Public order | 48 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 5.1 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 4.2 | 5.0 | +50% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.6 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cwmbwrla; the highest is Castle, Swansea (340.7 per 1,000) and the lowest St Thomas, Swansea (67.2).
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Cwmbwrla over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pleasant Row” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pleasant Row | 43 |
| On or near Brenig Road | 20 |
| On or near Beattie Street | 18 |
| On or near Clos Arthur Morris | 18 |
| On or near Clos John Charles | 18 |
| On or near Verig Street | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Walters Street | 16 |
| On or near Torrington Road | 15 |
| On or near Lynn Street | 14 |
Of the 486 crimes in Cwmbwrla with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 173 | 35.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 112 | 23.0% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 21.6% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 7.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
Cwmbwrla has an estimated population of 7,778 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%), more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cwmbwrla average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Cwmbwrla | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Cwmbwrla a safe place to live?
Cwmbwrla recorded 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,323rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cwmbwrla?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 206 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (69).
Is crime in Cwmbwrla going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cwmbwrla was down 7% on the year before: 526 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 568 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cwmbwrla?
About 7,778 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cwmbwrla?
Cwmbwrla 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.