Crime in Townhill: statistics, rates and trends
928 crimes were recorded in Townhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Townhill at a glance
- Crime trends in Townhill
- Types of crime in Townhill
- Townhill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Townhill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Townhill
- Population and deprivation in Townhill
- Questions about crime in Townhill
- About this data
928 crimes were recorded in Townhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 451 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Townhill has the 1,249th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Townhill | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 928 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.6 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,320 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Townhill was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,107 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (848). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 928 | 99.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 940 | 100.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 848 | 91.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 855 | 91.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 928 | 99.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,107 | 118.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,039 | 111.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,031 | 110.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 987 | 105.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 95 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Townhill 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in public order (+18%) and other crime (+10%). The largest falls were in other theft (-19%) and drugs (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 451 | 48.4 | 1.41 | +2% |
| Public order | 137 | 14.7 | 2.21 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 10.6 | 0.69 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 9.8 | 1.44 | -7% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.5 | 0.70 | -19% |
| Other crime | 33 | 3.5 | 1.68 | +10% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.9 | 0.89 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.0 | 0.41 | -17% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.5 | 0.42 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 0.77 | -30% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.3 | 0.04 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Townhill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Townhill recorded 451 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 48.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Townhill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Townhill recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Townhill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Townhill recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Townhill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Townhill recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Townhill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Townhill recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Townhill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Townhill recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Townhill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Townhill recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Townhill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Townhill recorded 19 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 17% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Townhill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Townhill recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Townhill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Townhill recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Townhill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Townhill recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Townhill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Townhill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Townhill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Townhill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, 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 Townhill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Townhill.
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 Townhill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gwynfor Road | 56 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 53 |
| On or near Elphin Road | 50 |
| On or near Powys Gardens | 50 |
| On or near Gwent Road | 46 |
| On or near Clos Morgannwg | 36 |
| On or near Gors Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Gwylfa Road | 29 |
| On or near Dewi Terrace | 28 |
| On or near Gomer Gardens | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Townhill 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 | 347 | 37.4% |
| Under investigation | 169 | 18.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 157 | 16.9% |
| Not recorded | 99 | 10.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 3.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Townhill has an estimated population of 9,320. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Townhill sits in decile 1.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Townhill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.1% |
| Social rented homes | 58.5% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 84.3% |
Is Townhill a safe place to live?
Townhill recorded 99.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Townhill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 451 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (137).
Is crime in Townhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Townhill was down 1% on the year before: 928 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 940 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Townhill?
Townhill 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 Townhill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.