Crime in Llwchwr: statistics, rates and trends
375 crimes were recorded in Llwchwr in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (167), anti-social behaviour (44) and public order (41) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,545th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Llwchwr | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 375 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.3 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,055 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Llwchwr of any year here (375 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 375 | 37.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 385 | 38.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 418 | 41.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 443 | 44.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 377 | 37.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 437 | 43.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 454 | 45.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 423 | 42.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 480 | 47.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (72% below) and other theft (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 143 to 167, while anti-social behaviour fell from 65 to 44 and public order fell from 50 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 16.6 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 4.4 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Public order | 41 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.2 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Llwchwr; the highest is Cockett (93.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Pen-clawdd, Swansea (24.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Llwchwr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorseinon and Penyrheol | 720 | 67.5 | +81% |
| Gowerton | 273 | 53.7 | +44% |
| Waunarlwydd | 250 | 81.6 | +119% |
| Penllergaer | 141 | 35.8 | -4% |
| Pontlliw and Tircoed | 112 | 31.4 | -16% |
| Dunvant and Killay | 236 | 25.7 | -31% |
| Pen-clawdd | 89 | 24.3 | -35% |
| Cockett | 967 | 93.4 | +150% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Llwchwr over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Glanrhyd Terrace” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glanrhyd Terrace | 17 |
| On or near Bryn Rhosog | 16 |
| On or near Bryn Vernel | 15 |
| On or near Heol Ffynnon | 13 |
| On or near Brynllwchwr Road | 12 |
| On or near Heol Maes Y Cerrig | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Beili Glas | 11 |
| On or near Clos Rhandir | 10 |
| On or near Foxgrove | 9 |
Of the 331 crimes in Llwchwr with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 44 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 134 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 80 | 24.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 18.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
Llwchwr has an estimated population of 10,055 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and less social housing (10.0%, against 17.1%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Llwchwr average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Llwchwr | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Llwchwr a safe place to live?
Llwchwr recorded 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,545th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Llwchwr?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (44).
Is crime in Llwchwr going up or down?
Recorded crime in Llwchwr was down 3% on the year before: 375 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 385 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Llwchwr?
About 10,055 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Llwchwr?
Llwchwr 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.