Crime in Uplands: statistics, rates and trends
1,202 crimes were recorded in Uplands in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (385), shoplifting (175) and public order (118) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,995th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Uplands | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,202 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.6 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,889 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Uplands peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,007 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,101). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,202 | 75.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,101 | 69.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,116 | 70.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,246 | 78.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,297 | 81.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,007 | 126.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,943 | 122.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,653 | 104.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,558 | 98.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 120 |
| July 2026 | 108 |
| June 2026 | 120 |
| May 2026 | 119 |
| April 2026 | 95 |
| March 2026 | 97 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 91 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 103 |
| September 2025 | 94 |
Compared with England and Wales, Uplands recorded notably more vehicle crime (32% above the national rate) and shoplifting (30% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (60% below) and other theft (41% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 26 to 48 and other crime rose from 21 to 25, while anti-social behaviour fell from 127 to 98.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 385 | 24.2 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 175 | 11.0 | 8.5 | +17% |
| Public order | 118 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 104 | 6.5 | 5.0 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 6.2 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 93 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 60 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Drugs | 54 | 3.4 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Burglary | 48 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +85% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.6 | 2.1 | +19% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Uplands; the highest is Castle, Swansea (340.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Sketty (51.3).
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Uplands over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (118).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 118 |
| On or near Gwydr Square | 63 |
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Bonville Terrace | 44 |
| On or near Belgrave Lane | 39 |
| On or near Francis Street | 37 |
| On or near Finsbury Terrace | 35 |
| On or near Glanmor Lane | 35 |
| On or near Catherine Street | 33 |
| On or near Cwmdonkin Terrace | 26 |
Of the 1,104 crimes in Uplands with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 98 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 379 | 34.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 292 | 26.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 178 | 16.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 127 | 11.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Uplands has an estimated population of 15,889 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (42.5%, against 7.9%), more private renting (43%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (5.8%, against 3.4%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Uplands average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Uplands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 40.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 42.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Uplands a safe place to live?
Uplands recorded 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,995th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Uplands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 385 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (175).
Is crime in Uplands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Uplands was up 9% on the year before: 1,202 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,101 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Uplands?
About 15,889 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Uplands?
Uplands 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.