Crime in Gower: statistics, rates and trends
123 crimes were recorded in Gower in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (44), anti-social behaviour (24), criminal damage and arson (15) and public order (15) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,601st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Gower | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 123 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.8 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,432 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Gower peaked in the year to August 2020 (284 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (108). 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 | 123 | 35.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 149 | 43.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 117 | 34.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 108 | 31.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 114 | 33.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 197 | 57.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 284 | 82.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 209 | 60.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 129 | 37.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (63% below) and anti-social behaviour (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 70 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 12.8 | 34.2 | -37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 7.0 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 4.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 4.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Gower; the highest is Waunarlwydd (81.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bishopston, Swansea (23.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pen-clawdd | 89 | 24.3 | -32% |
| Bishopston | 78 | 23.1 | -36% |
| Dunvant and Killay | 236 | 25.7 | -28% |
| Gowerton | 273 | 53.7 | +50% |
| West Cross | 461 | 71.2 | +99% |
| Mumbles | 316 | 42.9 | +20% |
| Llwchwr | 375 | 37.3 | +4% |
| Waunarlwydd | 250 | 81.6 | +128% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Gower over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Malt Hall | 10 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 8 |
| 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 Lunnon Close | 4 |
| On or near Milestone Court | 4 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 99 crimes in Gower with one. The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 33 | 33.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 32 | 32.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 21.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
Gower has an estimated population of 3,432 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (36%, against 19%), less social housing (5.2%, against 17.1%) and fewer households without a car (7.3%, against 23.3%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gower average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Gower | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Gower a safe place to live?
Gower recorded 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,601st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Gower?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 44 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (24).
Is crime in Gower going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gower was down 17% on the year before: 123 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 149 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gower?
About 3,432 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gower?
Gower 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.