Crime in Morriston: statistics, rates and trends
1,542 crimes were recorded in Morriston in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Morriston at a glance
- Crime trends in Morriston
- Types of crime in Morriston
- Morriston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Morriston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Morriston
- Population and deprivation in Morriston
- Questions about crime in Morriston
- About this data
1,542 crimes were recorded in Morriston in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 725 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Morriston has the 1,454th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Morriston | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,542 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.4 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 16,873 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Morriston was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,862 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,535). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 1,542 | 91.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,862 | 110.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,748 | 103.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,686 | 99.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,535 | 91.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,729 | 102.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,744 | 103.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,829 | 108.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,814 | 107.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 141 |
| June 2026 | 151 |
| May 2026 | 128 |
| April 2026 | 113 |
| March 2026 | 138 |
| February 2026 | 138 |
| January 2026 | 140 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 134 |
| October 2025 | 137 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
| August 2025 | 119 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Morriston 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, other crime.
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-46%) and vehicle crime (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 725 | 43.0 | 1.26 | -8% |
| Public order | 198 | 11.7 | 1.77 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 7.8 | 0.51 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 6.4 | 0.94 | -26% |
| Other theft | 79 | 4.7 | 0.73 | -8% |
| Drugs | 65 | 3.9 | 1.18 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 3.4 | 0.41 | +9% |
| Other crime | 56 | 3.3 | 1.57 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 3.0 | 0.60 | -44% |
| Burglary | 36 | 2.1 | 0.60 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.1 | 1.10 | +12% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.5 | 0.39 | +350% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.21 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.14 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Morriston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Morriston recorded 725 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 47.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Morriston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Morriston recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Morriston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Morriston recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Morriston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Morriston recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Morriston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Morriston recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Morriston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Morriston recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Morriston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Morriston recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Morriston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Morriston recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Morriston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Morriston recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Morriston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Morriston recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Morriston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Morriston recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Morriston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Morriston recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Morriston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Morriston recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Morriston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Morriston recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Morriston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Morriston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Morriston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mynydd-bach | 721 | 78.0 | -15% |
| Llansamlet | 1,030 | 67.7 | -26% |
| Bôn-y-maen | 649 | 82.6 | -10% |
| Clydach | 645 | 69.4 | -24% |
| Landore | 637 | 79.3 | -13% |
| Penderry | 1,367 | 111.0 | +22% |
| Cwmbwrla | 517 | 66.5 | -27% |
| Cockett | 975 | 94.1 | +3% |
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 Morriston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Morriston Hospital | 172 |
| On or near Tirpenry Street | 61 |
| On or near Lon Ithon | 45 |
| On or near Morfydd Street | 42 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 38 |
| On or near Strawberry Place | 32 |
| On or near Cae-Nan | 30 |
| On or near Crown Street | 29 |
| On or near Llanllienwen Close | 29 |
| On or near Lon Sawdde | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Morriston 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 | 576 | 37.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 282 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 255 | 16.5% |
| Not recorded | 132 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 111 | 7.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 81 | 5.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 31 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Morriston has an estimated population of 16,873. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Morriston sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Morriston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.8% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.7% |
Is Morriston a safe place to live?
Morriston recorded 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Morriston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 725 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (198).
Is crime in Morriston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Morriston was down 17% on the year before: 1,542 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,862 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Morriston?
Morriston 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 Morriston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.