Crime in Gorseinon and Penyrheol: statistics, rates and trends
729 crimes were recorded in Gorseinon and Penyrheol in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Gorseinon and Penyrheol at a glance
- Crime trends in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
- Types of crime in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
- Gorseinon and Penyrheol compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
- Population and deprivation in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
- Questions about crime in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
- About this data
729 crimes were recorded in Gorseinon and Penyrheol in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 327 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gorseinon and Penyrheol has the 2,292nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gorseinon and Penyrheol | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 729 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.3 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,666 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gorseinon and Penyrheol was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,004 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (729). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 729 | 68.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 773 | 72.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 856 | 80.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 957 | 89.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 879 | 82.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 997 | 93.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 997 | 93.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,004 | 94.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 920 | 86.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 64 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gorseinon and Penyrheol 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 other crime (+12%). The largest falls were in drugs (-54%) and shoplifting (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 327 | 30.7 | 0.90 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 10.3 | 0.67 | +0% |
| Public order | 67 | 6.3 | 0.95 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 5.8 | 0.86 | +0% |
| Other theft | 36 | 3.4 | 0.53 | +0% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.6 | 1.24 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 2.5 | 0.31 | -37% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.0 | 0.60 | -54% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.8 | 0.50 | +171% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.7 | 0.34 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 0.87 | +80% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -75% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gorseinon and Penyrheol recorded 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 44.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gorseinon and Penyrheol recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 15.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gorseinon and Penyrheol recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gorseinon and Penyrheol recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gorseinon and Penyrheol recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gorseinon and Penyrheol recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gorseinon and Penyrheol recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gorseinon and Penyrheol recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gorseinon and Penyrheol recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 171% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gorseinon and Penyrheol recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gorseinon and Penyrheol recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gorseinon and Penyrheol recorded 3 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gorseinon and Penyrheol 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 down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gorseinon and Penyrheol
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gorseinon and Penyrheol 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 down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gorseinon and Penyrheol, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gorseinon and Penyrheol.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gorseinon and Penyrheol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llwchwr | 372 | 37.0 | -46% |
| Penllergaer | 141 | 35.8 | -48% |
| Gowerton | 267 | 52.5 | -23% |
| Pontlliw and Tircoed | 108 | 30.2 | -56% |
| Waunarlwydd | 241 | 78.6 | +15% |
| Pontarddulais | 351 | 51.5 | -25% |
| Penderry | 1,367 | 111.0 | +62% |
| Dunvant and Killay | 233 | 25.4 | -63% |
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 Gorseinon and Penyrheol over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 66 |
| On or near Bryngwastad Road | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near High Street | 28 |
| On or near Lon Y Felin | 20 |
| On or near B4296 | 19 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Brighton Road | 14 |
| On or near Cameron Place | 14 |
| On or near Nightclub | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gorseinon and Penyrheol 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 | 234 | 32.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 138 | 18.9% |
| Under investigation | 116 | 15.9% |
| Not recorded | 110 | 15.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.4% |
Gorseinon and Penyrheol has an estimated population of 10,666. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gorseinon and Penyrheol sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gorseinon and Penyrheol |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.7% |
| Social rented homes | 18.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Gorseinon and Penyrheol a safe place to live?
Gorseinon and Penyrheol recorded 68.3 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 Gorseinon and Penyrheol?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (110).
Is crime in Gorseinon and Penyrheol going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gorseinon and Penyrheol was down 6% on the year before: 729 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 773 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gorseinon and Penyrheol?
Gorseinon and Penyrheol 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 Gorseinon and Penyrheol. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.