Crime in West Cross: statistics, rates and trends
443 crimes were recorded in West Cross in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in West Cross
- Questions about crime in West Cross
- About this data
443 crimes were recorded in West Cross in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 183 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Cross has the 2,285th highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Cross | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 443 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.5 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,471 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Cross was highest in the year to July 2025 (531 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (350). Over the whole period it rose 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 | 443 | 68.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 531 | 82.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 496 | 76.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 435 | 67.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 442 | 68.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 490 | 75.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 460 | 71.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 350 | 54.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 360 | 55.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Cross 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, possession of weapons.
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-42%) and anti-social behaviour (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 183 | 28.3 | 0.83 | -12% |
| Public order | 66 | 10.2 | 1.54 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 7.6 | 0.49 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 7.3 | 1.07 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 4.5 | 0.54 | -42% |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.0 | 0.63 | -16% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.2 | 0.66 | +56% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.7 | 1.75 | +267% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.5 | 0.31 | -33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.29 | -43% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.3 | 0.09 | -78% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Cross
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Cross recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Cross
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Cross recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Cross
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Cross recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Cross
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Cross recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Cross
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Cross recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Cross
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Cross recorded 26 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 down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Cross
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Cross recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Cross
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Cross recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Cross
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Cross recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Cross
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Cross recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Cross
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Cross recorded 2 reports 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 78% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Cross
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Cross recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Cross
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Cross recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Cross, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Cross.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Cross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbles | 322 | 43.8 | -36% |
| Bishopston | 71 | 21.0 | -69% |
| Sketty | 790 | 51.0 | -26% |
| Dunvant and Killay | 233 | 25.4 | -63% |
| Uplands | 1,200 | 75.5 | +10% |
| Townhill | 928 | 99.6 | +45% |
| Castle | 5,010 | 337.6 | +393% |
| Waunarlwydd | 241 | 78.6 | +15% |
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 West Cross over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Warwick Place | 44 |
| On or near Baywood Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Fairwood Road | 42 |
| On or near Kenilworth Place | 40 |
| On or near Alder Way | 34 |
| On or near Chestnut Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Ilston Way | 20 |
| On or near Cedar Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Mulberry Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Birchfield Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Cross 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 | 188 | 42.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 87 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 12.9% |
| Not recorded | 49 | 11.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
West Cross has an estimated population of 6,471. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Cross sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Cross |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% |
| Social rented homes | 19.4% |
| Private rented homes | 10.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is West Cross a safe place to live?
West Cross recorded 68.5 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 West Cross?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (66).
Is crime in West Cross going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Cross was down 17% on the year before: 443 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 531 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Cross?
West Cross 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 West Cross. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.