Crime in Llansamlet: statistics, rates and trends
1,024 crimes were recorded in Llansamlet in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Llansamlet at a glance
- Crime trends in Llansamlet
- Types of crime in Llansamlet
- Llansamlet compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Llansamlet
- What happened after crimes were reported in Llansamlet
- Demographics of Llansamlet
- Questions about crime in Llansamlet
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (388), public order (149) and anti-social behaviour (130) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,333rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Llansamlet | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,024 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.3 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,213 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Llansamlet peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,760 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (951). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,024 | 67.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,134 | 74.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,185 | 77.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,111 | 73.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 951 | 62.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,330 | 87.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,604 | 105.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,557 | 102.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,760 | 115.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 76 |
| July 2026 | 106 |
| June 2026 | 113 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 95 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
Compared with England and Wales, Llansamlet recorded notably more public order (47% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (54% below) and drugs (52% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 187 to 130 and vehicle crime fell from 69 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 388 | 25.5 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Public order | 149 | 9.8 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 8.5 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 68 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 4.2 | 8.5 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -27% |
| Burglary | 25 | 1.6 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Llansamlet; the highest is Penderry (110.3 per 1,000) and the lowest St Thomas, Swansea (67.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Llansamlet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morriston | 1,598 | 94.7 | +41% |
| Bôn-y-maen | 645 | 82.1 | +22% |
| Clydach | 665 | 71.5 | +6% |
| Mynydd-bach | 723 | 78.2 | +16% |
| Landore | 658 | 82.0 | +22% |
| St Thomas | 495 | 67.2 | 0% |
| Cwmbwrla | 526 | 67.6 | 0% |
| Penderry | 1,358 | 110.3 | +64% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Llansamlet over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Nantyffin North | 46 |
| On or near Balaclava Road | 40 |
| On or near Samlet Road | 34 |
| On or near B4291 | 26 |
| On or near Parc-Yr-Helig Road | 25 |
| On or near Gelli Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Bethel Road | 20 |
| On or near Phoenix Way | 20 |
| On or near Heol Y Celyn | 19 |
Of the 894 crimes in Llansamlet with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 130 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 390 | 43.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 237 | 26.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 151 | 16.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Llansamlet has an estimated population of 15,213 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.8%, against 7.9%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Llansamlet average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Llansamlet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Llansamlet a safe place to live?
Llansamlet recorded 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,333rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Llansamlet?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 388 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (149).
Is crime in Llansamlet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Llansamlet was down 10% on the year before: 1,024 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,134 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Llansamlet?
About 15,213 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Llansamlet?
Llansamlet 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.