Crime in Gowerton: statistics, rates and trends
508 crimes were recorded in Gowerton in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Gowerton at a glance
- Crime trends in Gowerton
- Types of crime in Gowerton
- Gowerton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Gowerton
- Streets with the most crime in Gowerton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gowerton
- Population and deprivation in Gowerton
- Questions about crime in Gowerton
- About this data
508 crimes were recorded in Gowerton in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 232 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Gowerton has the 918th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gowerton | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 508 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.3 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,148 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gowerton was highest in the year to July 2021 (757 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (494). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 508 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 494 | 60.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 634 | 77.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 682 | 83.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 578 | 70.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 757 | 92.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 700 | 85.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 713 | 87.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 581 | 71.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gowerton 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+40%). The largest falls were in other theft (-35%) and criminal damage and arson (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 232 | 28.5 | 0.83 | +9% |
| Public order | 66 | 8.1 | 1.22 | +40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 7.7 | 0.50 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 5.5 | 0.81 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 3.4 | 0.41 | +211% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.9 | 1.39 | +60% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.0 | 0.40 | -6% |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.6 | 0.25 | -35% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 0.19 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.63 | -17% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.5 | 0.14 | -73% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.30 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Gowerton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gowerton recorded 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 45.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gowerton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gowerton recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gowerton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gowerton recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gowerton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gowerton recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gowerton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gowerton recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 211% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gowerton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gowerton recorded 24 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 up 60% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gowerton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gowerton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gowerton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gowerton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gowerton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gowerton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gowerton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gowerton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gowerton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gowerton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gowerton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gowerton recorded 3 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 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Gowerton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gowerton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gowerton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gowerton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Gowerton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gowerton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gowerton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorseinon | 781 | 57.5 | -8% |
| Loughor | 236 | 41.9 | -33% |
| Swansea | 18,084 | 99.7 | +60% |
| Pontarddulais | 351 | 51.5 | -17% |
| Llanelli | 6,189 | 138.3 | +122% |
| Clydach (Swansea) | 521 | 71.1 | +14% |
| Neath | 3,572 | 92.7 | +49% |
| Baglan | 926 | 73.2 | +17% |
2 areas within Gowerton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Waunarlwydd had the highest rate (78.6 per 1,000) and Gowerton the lowest (52.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waunarlwydd | Neighbourhood | 3,065 | 241 | 78.6 |
| Gowerton | Neighbourhood | 5,083 | 267 | 52.5 |
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 Gowerton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clas-Y-Bedw | 28 |
| On or near Bryn Eithin | 27 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 27 |
| 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 Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Talbot Green | 12 |
| On or near Clas-Yr-Onnen | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gowerton 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 | 179 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 20.1% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 19.7% |
| Not recorded | 63 | 12.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
Gowerton has an estimated population of 8,148. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gowerton sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gowerton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.6% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.5% |
Is Gowerton a safe place to live?
Gowerton recorded 62.3 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 Gowerton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (66).
Is crime in Gowerton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gowerton was up 3% on the year before: 508 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 494 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gowerton?
Gowerton 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 Gowerton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.