Crime in St Thomas, Swansea: statistics, rates and trends
495 crimes were recorded in St Thomas, Swansea in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of St Thomas, Swansea
- Questions about crime in St Thomas, Swansea
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (190), shoplifting (52) and criminal damage and arson (49) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,336th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | St Thomas, Swansea | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 495 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.2 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,365 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in St Thomas, Swansea of any year here (495 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 495 | 67.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 614 | 83.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 773 | 105.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 738 | 100.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 765 | 103.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 813 | 110.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 858 | 116.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 805 | 109.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 815 | 110.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (58% below) and other theft (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 123 to 52 and public order fell from 63 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 190 | 25.8 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 7.1 | 8.5 | -58% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 6.4 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Public order | 47 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 4.5 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than St Thomas, Swansea.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Thomas, Swansea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront | 1,319 | 250.6 | +273% |
| Castle | 5,056 | 340.7 | +407% |
| Landore | 658 | 82.0 | +22% |
| Bôn-y-maen | 645 | 82.1 | +22% |
| Cwmbwrla | 526 | 67.6 | +1% |
| Townhill | 912 | 97.9 | +46% |
| Uplands | 1,202 | 75.6 | +13% |
| Mynydd-bach | 723 | 78.2 | +16% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in St Thomas, Swansea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lee Street” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lee Street | 75 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near Bevans Row | 24 |
| On or near David Williams Terrace | 21 |
| On or near Grafog Street | 16 |
| On or near Robert Owen Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Marcroft Road | 14 |
| On or near Morris Lane | 14 |
| On or near Dring Street | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
Of the 448 crimes in St Thomas, Swansea with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 47 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 160 | 35.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 136 | 30.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
St Thomas, Swansea has an estimated population of 7,365 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (14.1%, against 7.9%), more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%) and more households without a car (31%, against 23%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Thomas, Swansea average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Thomas, Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is St Thomas, Swansea a safe place to live?
St Thomas, Swansea recorded 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,336th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Thomas, Swansea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 190 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (52).
Is crime in St Thomas, Swansea going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Thomas, Swansea was down 19% on the year before: 495 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 614 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Thomas, Swansea?
About 7,365 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Thomas, Swansea?
St Thomas, Swansea 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.