Crime in Mumbles: statistics, rates and trends
316 crimes were recorded in Mumbles in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (132), anti-social behaviour (49) and public order (38) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,336th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Mumbles | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 316 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.9 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,359 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mumbles peaked in the year to August 2021 (651 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (293). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 316 | 42.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 293 | 39.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 309 | 42.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 349 | 47.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 330 | 44.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 651 | 88.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 648 | 88.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 455 | 61.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 384 | 52.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (58% below) and anti-social behaviour (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 96 to 132.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 132 | 17.9 | 34.2 | +38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 6.7 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Public order | 38 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 2.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Mumbles; the highest is Castle, Swansea (340.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Bishopston, Swansea (23.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mumbles |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cross | 461 | 71.2 | +66% |
| Bishopston | 78 | 23.1 | -46% |
| Sketty | 794 | 51.3 | +19% |
| Dunvant and Killay | 236 | 25.7 | -40% |
| Uplands | 1,202 | 75.6 | +76% |
| Castle | 5,056 | 340.7 | +693% |
| Townhill | 912 | 97.9 | +128% |
| Waterfront | 1,319 | 250.6 | +484% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Mumbles over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Limeslade Drive | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Clifflands Close | 11 |
| On or near Hallbank | 11 |
| On or near B4433 | 10 |
| On or near Clifton Terrace | 10 |
| On or near Limekiln Road | 9 |
| On or near Walters Crescent | 8 |
| On or near Southward Lane | 7 |
Of the 267 crimes in Mumbles with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 49 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 35.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 76 | 28.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 16.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
Mumbles has an estimated population of 7,359 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.9%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (39%, against 22%) and an older population (33%, against 19%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mumbles average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Mumbles | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 38.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Mumbles a safe place to live?
Mumbles recorded 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,336th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Mumbles?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 132 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (49).
Is crime in Mumbles going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mumbles was up 8% on the year before: 316 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 293 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mumbles?
About 7,359 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mumbles?
Mumbles 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.