Crime in St Thomas, Swansea: statistics, rates and trends
501 crimes were recorded in St Thomas, Swansea in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Thomas, Swansea at a glance
- Crime trends in St Thomas, Swansea
- Types of crime in St Thomas, Swansea
- St Thomas, Swansea compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Thomas, Swansea
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Thomas, Swansea
- Population and deprivation in St Thomas, Swansea
- Questions about crime in St Thomas, Swansea
- About this data
501 crimes were recorded in St Thomas, Swansea in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 195 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Thomas, Swansea has the 2,312th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Thomas, Swansea | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 501 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.0 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,365 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Thomas, Swansea was highest in the year to July 2020 (840 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (501). Over the whole period it fell 39%, 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 | 501 | 68.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 611 | 83.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 778 | 105.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 787 | 106.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 729 | 99.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 832 | 113.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 840 | 114.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 815 | 110.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 823 | 111.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Thomas, Swansea 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 criminal damage and arson (+14%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-53%) and drugs (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 26.5 | 0.77 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 7.7 | 0.93 | -53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 6.5 | 0.96 | +14% |
| Public order | 48 | 6.5 | 0.98 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 5.8 | 0.38 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 4.9 | 0.99 | -12% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -30% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.0 | 0.58 | +36% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.9 | 0.58 | -30% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.6 | 0.77 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.49 | -25% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.30 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Thomas, Swansea
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Thomas, Swansea recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 38.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Thomas, Swansea
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Thomas, Swansea recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Thomas, Swansea
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Thomas, Swansea recorded 48 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 up 14% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Thomas, Swansea
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Thomas, Swansea recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Thomas, Swansea
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Thomas, Swansea recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Thomas, Swansea
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Thomas, Swansea recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Thomas, Swansea
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Thomas, Swansea recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Thomas, Swansea
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Thomas, Swansea recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Thomas, Swansea
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Thomas, Swansea recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Thomas, Swansea
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Thomas, Swansea recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Thomas, Swansea
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Thomas, Swansea recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Thomas, Swansea
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Thomas, Swansea recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Thomas, Swansea
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Thomas, Swansea recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Thomas, Swansea
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Thomas, Swansea 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Thomas, Swansea, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Thomas, Swansea.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Thomas, Swansea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront | 1,280 | 243.2 | +258% |
| Castle | 5,010 | 337.6 | +396% |
| Landore | 637 | 79.3 | +17% |
| Bôn-y-maen | 649 | 82.6 | +21% |
| Cwmbwrla | 517 | 66.5 | -2% |
| Townhill | 928 | 99.6 | +46% |
| Uplands | 1,200 | 75.5 | +11% |
| Mynydd-bach | 721 | 78.0 | +15% |
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 St Thomas, Swansea over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lee Street | 82 |
| On or near Bevans Row | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Robert Owen Gardens | 19 |
| On or near David Williams Terrace | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Marcroft Road | 14 |
| On or near St Illtyd'S Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Morris Lane | 13 |
| On or near Ysgol Street | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Thomas, Swansea 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 | 165 | 32.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 141 | 28.1% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 10.8% |
| Not recorded | 43 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 7.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
St Thomas, Swansea has an estimated population of 7,365. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Thomas, Swansea sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Thomas, Swansea |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.1% |
| Social rented homes | 18.8% |
| Private rented homes | 26.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is St Thomas, Swansea a safe place to live?
St Thomas, Swansea recorded 68.0 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 St Thomas, Swansea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (57).
Is crime in St Thomas, Swansea going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Thomas, Swansea was down 18% on the year before: 501 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 611 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Thomas, Swansea?
St Thomas, Swansea 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 St Thomas, Swansea. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.