Crime in Gower: statistics, rates and trends
123 crimes were recorded in Gower in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
123 crimes were recorded in Gower in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 47 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gower has the 3,602nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gower | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 123 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.8 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 3,432 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gower was highest in the year to July 2020 (285 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (110). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 123 | 35.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 146 | 42.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 110 | 32.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 117 | 34.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 113 | 32.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 203 | 59.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 285 | 83.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 199 | 58.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 131 | 38.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gower 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 falls were in public order (-27%) and violence and sexual offences (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 13.7 | 0.40 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 7.0 | 0.46 | +9% |
| Public order | 16 | 4.7 | 0.70 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 4.1 | 0.60 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.9 | 0.59 | +233% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.0 | 0.32 | -12% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.9 | 0.41 | +50% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.3 | 0.08 | -88% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Gower
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gower recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 38.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gower
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gower recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gower
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gower recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gower
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gower recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gower
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gower recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gower
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gower recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gower
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gower recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gower
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gower recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gower
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gower recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gower, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gower.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pen-clawdd | 85 | 23.2 | -35% |
| Bishopston | 71 | 21.0 | -41% |
| Dunvant and Killay | 233 | 25.4 | -29% |
| Gowerton | 267 | 52.5 | +47% |
| West Cross | 443 | 68.5 | +91% |
| Mumbles | 322 | 43.8 | +22% |
| Llwchwr | 372 | 37.0 | +3% |
| Waunarlwydd | 241 | 78.6 | +119% |
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 Gower over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Malt Hall | 10 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 8 |
| On or near Lunnon Close | 6 |
| On or near Bunker'S Hill | 6 |
| On or near Monksland Road | 5 |
| On or near Osborne Place | 5 |
| On or near Whiteford Mews | 5 |
| On or near B4247 | 4 |
| On or near Milestone Court | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gower 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 | 36 | 29.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 34 | 27.6% |
| Not recorded | 24 | 19.5% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 14.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 4.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.8% |
Gower has an estimated population of 3,432. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gower sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gower |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.4% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Gower a safe place to live?
Gower recorded 35.8 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 Gower?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (24).
Is crime in Gower going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gower was down 16% on the year before: 123 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 146 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gower?
Gower 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 Gower. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.