Crime in Gorseinon: statistics, rates and trends
781 crimes were recorded in Gorseinon in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Gorseinon at a glance
- Crime trends in Gorseinon
- Types of crime in Gorseinon
- Gorseinon compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Gorseinon
- Streets with the most crime in Gorseinon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gorseinon
- Population and deprivation in Gorseinon
- Questions about crime in Gorseinon
- About this data
781 crimes were recorded in Gorseinon in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 347 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Gorseinon has the 1,011th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gorseinon | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 781 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.5 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 13,572 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gorseinon was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,078 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (781). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 781 | 57.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 809 | 59.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 942 | 69.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,038 | 76.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 994 | 73.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,054 | 77.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,074 | 79.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,078 | 79.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,007 | 74.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 80 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 82 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 76 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 66 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gorseinon 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+13%). The largest falls were in drugs (-58%) and shoplifting (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 347 | 25.6 | 0.75 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 8.0 | 0.52 | +0% |
| Public order | 77 | 5.7 | 0.85 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 5.0 | 0.74 | +13% |
| Other theft | 42 | 3.1 | 0.48 | +0% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.3 | 1.08 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 2.0 | 0.24 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 1.7 | 0.34 | +21% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.6 | 0.50 | -58% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.5 | 0.42 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 0.68 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Gorseinon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gorseinon recorded 347 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 44.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gorseinon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gorseinon recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gorseinon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gorseinon recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gorseinon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gorseinon recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gorseinon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gorseinon recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gorseinon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gorseinon recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gorseinon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gorseinon recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gorseinon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gorseinon recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gorseinon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gorseinon recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gorseinon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gorseinon recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gorseinon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gorseinon recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gorseinon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gorseinon recorded 5 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 150% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Gorseinon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gorseinon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gorseinon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gorseinon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Gorseinon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gorseinon.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gorseinon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughor | 236 | 41.9 | -27% |
| Gowerton | 508 | 62.3 | +8% |
| Pontarddulais | 351 | 51.5 | -11% |
| Llanelli | 6,189 | 138.3 | +140% |
| Swansea | 18,084 | 99.7 | +73% |
| Clydach (Swansea) | 521 | 71.1 | +24% |
| Ammanford | 888 | 111.9 | +94% |
| Pontardawe | 474 | 81.6 | +42% |
1 areas within Gorseinon, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Gorseinon and Penyrheol had the highest rate (68.3 per 1,000) and Gorseinon and Penyrheol the lowest (68.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorseinon and Penyrheol | Neighbourhood | 10,666 | 729 | 68.3 |
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 Gorseinon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 69 |
| On or near Bryngwastad Road | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near High Street | 21 |
| On or near Lon Y Felin | 20 |
| On or near B4296 | 20 |
| On or near Glanrhyd Terrace | 16 |
| On or near Cameron Place | 14 |
| On or near Nightclub | 14 |
| On or near Brighton Road | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gorseinon 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 | 264 | 33.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 157 | 20.1% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 16.4% |
| Not recorded | 108 | 13.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.7% |
Gorseinon has an estimated population of 13,572. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gorseinon sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gorseinon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% |
| Social rented homes | 15.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Gorseinon a safe place to live?
Gorseinon recorded 57.5 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 Gorseinon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 347 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (108).
Is crime in Gorseinon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gorseinon was down 3% on the year before: 781 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 809 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gorseinon?
Gorseinon 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 Gorseinon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.