Crime in Landore: statistics, rates and trends
658 crimes were recorded in Landore in the 12 months to August 2026, 82.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (299), public order (93) and criminal damage and arson (72) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,764th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Landore | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 658 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.0 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,029 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Landore peaked in the year to August 2021 (840 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (638). 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 | 658 | 82.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 660 | 82.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 713 | 88.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 666 | 82.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 638 | 79.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 840 | 104.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 767 | 95.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 718 | 89.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 692 | 86.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
Compared with England and Wales, Landore recorded notably more public order (74% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (33% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (55% below) and other theft (42% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 48 to 72 and public order rose from 77 to 93, while vehicle crime fell from 43 to 28 and anti-social behaviour fell from 82 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 299 | 37.2 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Public order | 93 | 11.6 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 9.0 | 6.7 | +50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 6.9 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.7 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 3.5 | 5.0 | -35% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Landore; the highest is Castle, Swansea (340.7 per 1,000) and the lowest St Thomas, Swansea (67.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Landore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmbwrla | 526 | 67.6 | -17% |
| Castle | 5,056 | 340.7 | +316% |
| Bôn-y-maen | 645 | 82.1 | 0% |
| Townhill | 912 | 97.9 | +19% |
| St Thomas | 495 | 67.2 | -18% |
| Mynydd-bach | 723 | 78.2 | -5% |
| Penderry | 1,358 | 110.3 | +35% |
| Waterfront | 1,319 | 250.6 | +206% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Landore over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Smyrna Street” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Smyrna Street | 39 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 31 |
| On or near Mysydd Terrace | 22 |
| On or near Philadelphia Lane | 22 |
| On or near Pentre Mawr Road | 21 |
| On or near Pottery Street | 20 |
| On or near Essex Terrace | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Castle Graig Road | 17 |
| On or near Morfa Road | 17 |
Of the 603 crimes in Landore with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 55 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 213 | 35.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 168 | 27.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 122 | 20.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Landore has an estimated population of 8,029 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (19.0%, against 7.9%), more private renting (30%, against 20%) and a younger population (13%, against 19%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Landore average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Landore | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 19.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Landore a safe place to live?
Landore recorded 82.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,764th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Landore?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 299 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (93).
Is crime in Landore going up or down?
Recorded crime in Landore was almost unchanged on the year before: 658 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 660 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Landore?
About 8,029 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Landore?
Landore 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.