Crime in Gowerton, Swansea: statistics, rates and trends
273 crimes were recorded in Gowerton, Swansea in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Gowerton, Swansea at a glance
- Crime trends in Gowerton, Swansea
- Types of crime in Gowerton, Swansea
- Gowerton, Swansea compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gowerton, Swansea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gowerton, Swansea
- Demographics of Gowerton, Swansea
- Questions about crime in Gowerton, Swansea
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (117), anti-social behaviour (41) and public order (30) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,871st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Gowerton, Swansea | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 273 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.7 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,083 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Gowerton, Swansea of any year here (273 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 273 | 53.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 282 | 55.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 372 | 73.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 374 | 73.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 282 | 55.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 338 | 66.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 303 | 59.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 369 | 72.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 304 | 59.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (47% below) and shoplifting (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 35 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 117 | 23.0 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 8.1 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Public order | 30 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 4.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Gowerton, Swansea; the highest is Penderry (110.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Dunvant and Killay (25.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gowerton, Swansea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waunarlwydd | 250 | 81.6 | +52% |
| Llwchwr | 375 | 37.3 | -31% |
| Dunvant and Killay | 236 | 25.7 | -52% |
| Gorseinon and Penyrheol | 720 | 67.5 | +26% |
| Penllergaer | 141 | 35.8 | -33% |
| Cockett | 967 | 93.4 | +74% |
| Sketty | 794 | 51.3 | -5% |
| Penderry | 1,358 | 110.3 | +105% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Gowerton, Swansea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bryn Eithin” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bryn Eithin | 28 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Station Road | 13 |
| On or near Talbot Green | 12 |
| On or near Cedar Close | 8 |
| On or near Church Street | 8 |
| On or near George Manning Way | 8 |
| On or near Parkwood | 8 |
Of the 232 crimes in Gowerton, Swansea with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 41 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 81 | 34.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 57 | 24.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 23.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Gowerton, Swansea has an estimated population of 5,083 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), less social housing (9.0%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gowerton, Swansea average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Gowerton, Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Gowerton, Swansea a safe place to live?
Gowerton, Swansea recorded 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,871st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Gowerton, Swansea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 117 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (41).
Is crime in Gowerton, Swansea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gowerton, Swansea was down 3% on the year before: 273 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 282 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gowerton, Swansea?
About 5,083 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gowerton, Swansea?
Gowerton, Swansea 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.