Crime in Mynydd-bach: statistics, rates and trends
721 crimes were recorded in Mynydd-bach in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Mynydd-bach at a glance
- Crime trends in Mynydd-bach
- Types of crime in Mynydd-bach
- Mynydd-bach compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mynydd-bach
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mynydd-bach
- Population and deprivation in Mynydd-bach
- Questions about crime in Mynydd-bach
- About this data
721 crimes were recorded in Mynydd-bach in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 27% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 332 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mynydd-bach has the 1,924th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mynydd-bach | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 721 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.0 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -27% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,246 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mynydd-bach was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,073 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (721). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 721 | 78.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 981 | 106.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 931 | 100.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,073 | 116.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 940 | 101.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,043 | 112.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 974 | 105.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 901 | 97.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 810 | 87.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mynydd-bach 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 public order, other crime. The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-86%) and drugs (-63%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 332 | 35.9 | 1.05 | +2% |
| Public order | 84 | 9.1 | 1.37 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 6.7 | 0.81 | -35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 6.5 | 0.42 | -55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 6.5 | 0.96 | -25% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -44% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.8 | 1.33 | -19% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.4 | 0.73 | -63% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.3 | 0.37 | -45% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.2 | 1.23 | +175% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.0 | 0.20 | -86% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.40 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mynydd-bach
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mynydd-bach recorded 332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 46.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mynydd-bach
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mynydd-bach recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mynydd-bach
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mynydd-bach recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mynydd-bach
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mynydd-bach recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mynydd-bach
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mynydd-bach recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mynydd-bach
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mynydd-bach recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mynydd-bach
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mynydd-bach recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mynydd-bach
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mynydd-bach recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mynydd-bach
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mynydd-bach recorded 12 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 down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mynydd-bach
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mynydd-bach recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mynydd-bach
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mynydd-bach recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mynydd-bach
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mynydd-bach recorded 5 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 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mynydd-bach
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mynydd-bach recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mynydd-bach
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mynydd-bach recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mynydd-bach, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mynydd-bach.
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 Mynydd-bach over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clos Calon Lan | 82 |
| On or near Rheidol Avenue | 51 |
| On or near Maytree Close | 39 |
| On or near Pengwern Road | 38 |
| On or near B4489 | 28 |
| On or near Hill View Crescent | 24 |
| On or near First Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Solva Road | 19 |
| On or near Glaslyn Place | 18 |
| On or near Fifth Avenue | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mynydd-bach 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 | 276 | 38.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 148 | 20.5% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 14.4% |
| Not recorded | 60 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 7.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 3.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Mynydd-bach has an estimated population of 9,246. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mynydd-bach sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mynydd-bach |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.1% |
| Social rented homes | 25.4% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.6% |
Is Mynydd-bach a safe place to live?
Mynydd-bach recorded 78.0 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 Mynydd-bach?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (84).
Is crime in Mynydd-bach going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mynydd-bach was down 27% on the year before: 721 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 981 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mynydd-bach?
Mynydd-bach 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 Mynydd-bach. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.