Crime in Mumbles: statistics, rates and trends
322 crimes were recorded in Mumbles in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
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322 crimes were recorded in Mumbles in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 140 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mumbles has the 3,303rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mumbles | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 322 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.8 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,359 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mumbles was highest in the year to July 2021 (674 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (290). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 322 | 43.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 290 | 39.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 314 | 42.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 357 | 48.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 317 | 43.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 674 | 91.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 644 | 87.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 441 | 59.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 389 | 52.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mumbles 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 (+65%) and anti-social behaviour (+13%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-64%) and criminal damage and arson (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 19.0 | 0.56 | +65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 7.1 | 0.46 | +13% |
| Public order | 35 | 4.8 | 0.72 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -36% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.2 | 0.34 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.2 | 0.26 | -64% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.0 | 0.41 | -12% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 0.37 | +12% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.1 | 0.31 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.66 | +100% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.26 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.28 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.16 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Mumbles
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mumbles recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 43.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mumbles
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mumbles recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mumbles
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mumbles recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mumbles
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mumbles recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mumbles
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mumbles recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mumbles
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mumbles recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mumbles
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mumbles recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mumbles
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mumbles recorded 9 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 up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mumbles
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mumbles recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mumbles
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mumbles recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mumbles
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mumbles recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mumbles
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mumbles recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mumbles
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mumbles recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mumbles
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mumbles 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 Mumbles, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mumbles.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mumbles |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cross | 443 | 68.5 | +56% |
| Bishopston | 71 | 21.0 | -52% |
| Sketty | 790 | 51.0 | +17% |
| Dunvant and Killay | 233 | 25.4 | -42% |
| Uplands | 1,200 | 75.5 | +73% |
| Castle | 5,010 | 337.6 | +671% |
| Townhill | 928 | 99.6 | +128% |
| Waterfront | 1,280 | 243.2 | +456% |
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 Mumbles over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Limeslade Drive | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Clifton Terrace | 10 |
| On or near B4433 | 9 |
| On or near Clifflands Close | 9 |
| On or near Hallbank | 9 |
| On or near Gower Place | 8 |
| On or near Limekiln Road | 8 |
| On or near Rotherslade Road | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mumbles 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 | 93 | 28.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 76 | 23.6% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 16.1% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 15.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 4.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.6% |
Mumbles has an estimated population of 7,359. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mumbles sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mumbles |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.2% |
| Social rented homes | 2.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 |
Is Mumbles a safe place to live?
Mumbles recorded 43.8 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 Mumbles?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Mumbles going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mumbles was up 11% on the year before: 322 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 290 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mumbles?
Mumbles 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 Mumbles. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.