Crime in Townhill: statistics, rates and trends
912 crimes were recorded in Townhill in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (458), public order (136) and anti-social behaviour (94) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,286th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Townhill | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 912 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.9 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,320 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Townhill peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,122 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (838). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 912 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 963 | 103.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 838 | 89.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 850 | 91.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 925 | 99.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,122 | 120.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,034 | 110.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,001 | 107.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,008 | 108.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 79 |
| July 2026 | 99 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
Compared with England and Wales, Townhill recorded notably more public order (2.2 times the national rate), other crime (52% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (44% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (35% below) and anti-social behaviour (34% below). On the year before, drugs fell from 35 to 25 and other theft fell from 53 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 458 | 49.1 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Public order | 136 | 14.6 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 10.1 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 9.3 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 39 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Other crime | 30 | 3.2 | 2.1 | -17% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.7 | 3.3 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Townhill; the highest is Castle, Swansea (340.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Sketty (51.3).
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Townhill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Powys Gardens” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Powys Gardens | 57 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 55 |
| On or near Gwynfor Road | 54 |
| On or near Elphin Road | 49 |
| On or near Gwent Road | 42 |
| On or near Clos Morgannwg | 39 |
| On or near Gomer Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Dewi Terrace | 30 |
| On or near Gors Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Gwylfa Road | 28 |
Of the 818 crimes in Townhill with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 94 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 338 | 41.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 176 | 21.5% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 147 | 18.0% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Townhill has an estimated population of 9,320 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (58%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (34%, against 18%) and more households without a car (43%, against 23%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Townhill average decile 1.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Townhill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 33.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 42.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 58.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 84.3% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Townhill a safe place to live?
Townhill recorded 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,286th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Townhill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 458 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (136).
Is crime in Townhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Townhill was down 5% on the year before: 912 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 963 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Townhill?
About 9,320 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Townhill?
Townhill 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.