Crime in Uplands: statistics, rates and trends
1,200 crimes were recorded in Uplands in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
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1,200 crimes were recorded in Uplands in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 400 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Uplands has the 2,006th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Uplands | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,200 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.5 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 15,889 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Uplands was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,063 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,068). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 1,200 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,068 | 67.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,152 | 72.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,248 | 78.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,286 | 80.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,063 | 129.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,940 | 122.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,611 | 101.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,563 | 98.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 118 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Uplands 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+41%) and violence and sexual offences (+24%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 400 | 25.2 | 0.74 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 171 | 10.8 | 1.30 | +15% |
| Public order | 116 | 7.3 | 1.10 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 101 | 6.4 | 1.29 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 6.3 | 0.41 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 5.6 | 0.83 | -2% |
| Other theft | 64 | 4.0 | 0.63 | +0% |
| Drugs | 53 | 3.3 | 1.02 | +8% |
| Burglary | 41 | 2.6 | 0.73 | +41% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.6 | 0.77 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.9 | 0.91 | +40% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.6 | 0.76 | -9% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 0.37 | +60% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +133% |
Violence and sexual offences in Uplands
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Uplands recorded 400 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Uplands
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Uplands recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Uplands
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Uplands recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Uplands
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Uplands recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Uplands
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Uplands recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Uplands
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Uplands recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Uplands
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Uplands recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Uplands
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Uplands recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Uplands
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Uplands recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Uplands
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Uplands recorded 26 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 13% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Uplands
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Uplands recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Uplands
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Uplands recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Uplands
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Uplands recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Uplands
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Uplands recorded 7 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 up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Uplands, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Uplands.
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 Uplands over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 120 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Gwydr Square | 59 |
| On or near Glanmor Lane | 44 |
| On or near Belgrave Lane | 42 |
| On or near Finsbury Terrace | 38 |
| On or near Bonville Terrace | 37 |
| On or near Catherine Street | 29 |
| On or near Francis Street | 29 |
| On or near Pen-Y-Graig Road | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Uplands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 376 | 31.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 311 | 25.9% |
| Under investigation | 151 | 12.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 123 | 10.2% |
| Not recorded | 100 | 8.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Uplands has an estimated population of 15,889. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Uplands sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Uplands |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 78.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.4% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% |
| Private rented homes | 42.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Uplands a safe place to live?
Uplands recorded 75.5 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 Uplands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 400 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (171).
Is crime in Uplands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Uplands was up 12% on the year before: 1,200 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,068 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Uplands?
Uplands 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 Uplands. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.