Crime in Llwchwr: statistics, rates and trends
372 crimes were recorded in Llwchwr in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
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372 crimes were recorded in Llwchwr in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 161 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Llwchwr has the 3,552nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Llwchwr | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 372 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.0 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,055 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Llwchwr was highest in the year to July 2018 (482 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (372). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 372 | 37.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 379 | 37.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 436 | 43.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 428 | 42.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 400 | 39.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 426 | 42.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 436 | 43.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 454 | 45.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 482 | 47.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Llwchwr 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 | 16.0 | 0.47 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 4.3 | 0.28 | -36% |
| Public order | 43 | 4.3 | 0.64 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.7 | 0.54 | +3% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.3 | 0.36 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.7 | 0.34 | +55% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.5 | 0.71 | -12% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.3 | 0.37 | +62% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 0.37 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.3 | 0.04 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Llwchwr
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Llwchwr recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 43.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Llwchwr
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Llwchwr recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Llwchwr
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Llwchwr recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Llwchwr
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Llwchwr recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Llwchwr
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Llwchwr recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Llwchwr
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Llwchwr recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Llwchwr
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Llwchwr recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Llwchwr
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Llwchwr recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Llwchwr
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Llwchwr recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Llwchwr
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Llwchwr recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Llwchwr
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Llwchwr recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Llwchwr
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Llwchwr recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Llwchwr
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Llwchwr recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Llwchwr, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Llwchwr.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Llwchwr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorseinon and Penyrheol | 729 | 68.3 | +85% |
| Gowerton | 267 | 52.5 | +42% |
| Waunarlwydd | 241 | 78.6 | +113% |
| Penllergaer | 141 | 35.8 | -3% |
| Pontlliw and Tircoed | 108 | 30.2 | -18% |
| Dunvant and Killay | 233 | 25.4 | -31% |
| Pen-clawdd | 85 | 23.2 | -37% |
| Cockett | 975 | 94.1 | +154% |
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 Llwchwr over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glanrhyd Terrace | 16 |
| On or near Bryn Vernel | 15 |
| On or near Heol Ffynnon | 15 |
| On or near Bryn Rhosog | 14 |
| On or near Beili Glas | 12 |
| On or near Heol Maes Y Cerrig | 12 |
| On or near Brynllwchwr Road | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Glebe Road | 10 |
| On or near The Croft | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Llwchwr 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 | 131 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 22.8% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 15.9% |
| Not recorded | 43 | 11.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.8% |
Llwchwr has an estimated population of 10,055. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Llwchwr sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Llwchwr |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Llwchwr a safe place to live?
Llwchwr recorded 37.0 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 Llwchwr?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Llwchwr going up or down?
Recorded crime in Llwchwr was down 2% on the year before: 372 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 379 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Llwchwr?
Llwchwr 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 Llwchwr. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.