Crime in Landore: statistics, rates and trends
637 crimes were recorded in Landore in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
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637 crimes were recorded in Landore in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 289 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Landore has the 1,869th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Landore | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 637 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.3 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,029 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Landore was highest in the year to July 2021 (841 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (637). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 637 | 79.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 665 | 82.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 714 | 88.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 666 | 82.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 654 | 81.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 841 | 104.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 768 | 95.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 693 | 86.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 732 | 91.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Landore 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. Rates were well above the national level for public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+50%) and public order (+17%). The largest falls were in drugs (-51%) and vehicle crime (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 289 | 36.0 | 1.05 | +7% |
| Public order | 90 | 11.2 | 1.69 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 9.0 | 1.32 | +50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 6.5 | 0.42 | -42% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 3.2 | 0.66 | -43% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.2 | 0.63 | -22% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.1 | 0.65 | -51% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.6 | 0.77 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.6 | 0.20 | -13% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.03 | +167% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 0.37 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.45 | -40% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Landore
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Landore recorded 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 45.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Landore
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Landore recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Landore
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Landore recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Landore
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Landore recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Landore
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Landore recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Landore
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Landore recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Landore
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Landore recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Landore
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Landore recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Landore
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Landore recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Landore
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Landore recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Landore
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Landore recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Landore
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Landore recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Landore
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Landore recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Landore
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Landore recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Landore, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Landore.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Landore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmbwrla | 517 | 66.5 | -16% |
| Castle | 5,010 | 337.6 | +325% |
| Bôn-y-maen | 649 | 82.6 | +4% |
| Townhill | 928 | 99.6 | +26% |
| St Thomas | 501 | 68.0 | -14% |
| Mynydd-bach | 721 | 78.0 | -2% |
| Penderry | 1,367 | 111.0 | +40% |
| Waterfront | 1,280 | 243.2 | +207% |
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 Landore over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Smyrna Street | 37 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 31 |
| On or near Maliphant Street | 22 |
| On or near Pottery Street | 22 |
| On or near Pentre Mawr Road | 21 |
| On or near Castle Graig Road | 20 |
| On or near Mysydd Terrace | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Philadelphia Lane | 19 |
| On or near Britannia Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Landore 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 | 211 | 33.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 168 | 26.4% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 17.0% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
Landore has an estimated population of 8,029. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Landore sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Landore |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.2% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% |
| Private rented homes | 30.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
Is Landore a safe place to live?
Landore recorded 79.3 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 Landore?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (90).
Is crime in Landore going up or down?
Recorded crime in Landore was down 4% on the year before: 637 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 665 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Landore?
Landore 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 Landore. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.