Crime in Dunvant and Killay: statistics, rates and trends

233 crimes were recorded in Dunvant and Killay in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 27% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 110 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dunvant and Killay has the 3,858th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Dunvant and Killay was highest in the year to July 2019 (327 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (184). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dunvant and Killay 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+38%).

Violence and sexual offences in Dunvant and Killay

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dunvant and Killay recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 47.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Dunvant and Killay

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dunvant and Killay recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 260% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Dunvant and Killay

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dunvant and Killay recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Dunvant and Killay

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dunvant and Killay recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Dunvant and Killay

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dunvant and Killay recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Dunvant and Killay

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dunvant and Killay recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Dunvant and Killay

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dunvant and Killay recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Dunvant and Killay

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dunvant and Killay recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Dunvant and Killay

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dunvant and Killay recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Dunvant and Killay

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dunvant and Killay recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Dunvant and Killay

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dunvant and Killay 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dunvant and Killay, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dunvant and Killay.

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 Dunvant and Killay over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dunvant and Killay 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.

Dunvant and Killay has an estimated population of 9,189. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dunvant and Killay sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Dunvant and Killay. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.