Crime in Waunarlwydd: statistics, rates and trends
241 crimes were recorded in Waunarlwydd in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Waunarlwydd at a glance
- Crime trends in Waunarlwydd
- Types of crime in Waunarlwydd
- Waunarlwydd compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Waunarlwydd
- What happened after crimes were reported in Waunarlwydd
- Population and deprivation in Waunarlwydd
- Questions about crime in Waunarlwydd
- About this data
241 crimes were recorded in Waunarlwydd in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 113 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Waunarlwydd has the 1,901st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Waunarlwydd | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 241 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.6 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 3,065 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Waunarlwydd was highest in the year to July 2021 (424 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (195). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 241 | 78.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 195 | 63.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 276 | 90.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 294 | 95.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 305 | 99.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 424 | 138.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 385 | 125.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 345 | 112.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 288 | 94.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Waunarlwydd 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 public order, other crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+76%) and violence and sexual offences (+23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 113 | 36.9 | 1.08 | +23% |
| Public order | 37 | 12.1 | 1.82 | +76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 7.5 | 0.49 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 6.5 | 0.96 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 3.3 | 0.66 | +67% |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.9 | 1.39 | +0% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.9 | 0.46 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.9 | 0.35 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.3 | 0.40 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.0 | 1.01 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.7 | 0.39 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.40 | +0% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.3 | 0.09 | -88% |
Violence and sexual offences in Waunarlwydd
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Waunarlwydd recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 46.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Waunarlwydd
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Waunarlwydd recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Waunarlwydd
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Waunarlwydd recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Waunarlwydd
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Waunarlwydd recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Waunarlwydd
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Waunarlwydd recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Waunarlwydd
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Waunarlwydd recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Waunarlwydd
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Waunarlwydd recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Waunarlwydd
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Waunarlwydd recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Waunarlwydd
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Waunarlwydd recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Waunarlwydd
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Waunarlwydd recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Waunarlwydd
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Waunarlwydd recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Waunarlwydd
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Waunarlwydd recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Waunarlwydd
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Waunarlwydd recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Waunarlwydd, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Waunarlwydd.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Waunarlwydd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gowerton | 267 | 52.5 | -33% |
| Dunvant and Killay | 233 | 25.4 | -68% |
| Cockett | 975 | 94.1 | +20% |
| Sketty | 790 | 51.0 | -35% |
| Llwchwr | 372 | 37.0 | -53% |
| Penderry | 1,367 | 111.0 | +41% |
| Penllergaer | 141 | 35.8 | -54% |
| Townhill | 928 | 99.6 | +27% |
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 Waunarlwydd over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clas-Y-Bedw | 28 |
| On or near Barnabas Close | 25 |
| On or near Cil-Y-Coed | 23 |
| On or near Rosewarne Close | 20 |
| On or near Ystrad Road | 18 |
| On or near Clas-Yr-Onnen | 11 |
| On or near Caer-Gynydd Road | 10 |
| On or near Meadow Croft Close | 10 |
| On or near Roseland Road | 10 |
| On or near Cwm Clyd | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Waunarlwydd 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 | 94 | 39.0% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 21.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 46 | 19.1% |
| Not recorded | 23 | 9.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.8% |
Waunarlwydd has an estimated population of 3,065. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Waunarlwydd sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Waunarlwydd |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 49.3% |
Is Waunarlwydd a safe place to live?
Waunarlwydd recorded 78.6 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 Waunarlwydd?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (37).
Is crime in Waunarlwydd going up or down?
Recorded crime in Waunarlwydd was up 24% on the year before: 241 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 195 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Waunarlwydd?
Waunarlwydd 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 Waunarlwydd. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.