Crime in West Cross: statistics, rates and trends
461 crimes were recorded in West Cross in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in West Cross at a glance
- Crime trends in West Cross
- Types of crime in West Cross
- West Cross compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Cross
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Cross
- Demographics of West Cross
- Questions about crime in West Cross
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (189), public order (71) and anti-social behaviour (50) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,172nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | West Cross | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 461 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.2 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,471 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in West Cross peaked in the year to August 2025 (517 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (348). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 461 | 71.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 517 | 79.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 496 | 76.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 441 | 68.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 435 | 67.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 481 | 74.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 471 | 72.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 358 | 55.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 348 | 53.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
Compared with England and Wales, West Cross recorded notably more public order (65% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (50% below) and other theft (40% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 43 to 33 and anti-social behaviour fell from 65 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 189 | 29.2 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Public order | 71 | 11.0 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 7.7 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 5.1 | 8.5 | -23% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than West Cross; the highest is Castle, Swansea (340.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Bishopston, Swansea (23.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Cross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbles | 316 | 42.9 | -40% |
| Bishopston | 78 | 23.1 | -68% |
| Sketty | 794 | 51.3 | -28% |
| Dunvant and Killay | 236 | 25.7 | -64% |
| Uplands | 1,202 | 75.6 | +6% |
| Townhill | 912 | 97.9 | +37% |
| Castle | 5,056 | 340.7 | +378% |
| Waunarlwydd | 250 | 81.6 | +14% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in West Cross over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Baywood Avenue” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Baywood Avenue | 49 |
| On or near Warwick Place | 45 |
| On or near Fairwood Road | 42 |
| On or near Kenilworth Place | 42 |
| On or near Alder Way | 35 |
| On or near Cedar Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Chestnut Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Ilston Way | 20 |
| On or near Mulberry Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Birchfield Road | 12 |
Of the 411 crimes in West Cross with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 50 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 190 | 46.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 90 | 21.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 15.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
West Cross has an estimated population of 6,471 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (36%, against 22%), an older population (31%, against 19%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Cross average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | West Cross | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 43.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is West Cross a safe place to live?
West Cross recorded 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,172nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in West Cross?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 189 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (71).
Is crime in West Cross going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Cross was down 11% on the year before: 461 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 517 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Cross?
About 6,471 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Cross?
West Cross 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.