Crime in Gowerton: statistics, rates and trends
523 crimes were recorded in Gowerton in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Gowerton
- Questions about crime in Gowerton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (235), public order (69) and anti-social behaviour (68) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 877th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Gowerton | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 523 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.2 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,148 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Gowerton peaked in the year to August 2021 (752 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (489). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 523 | 64.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 489 | 60.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 635 | 77.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 663 | 81.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 588 | 72.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 752 | 92.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 697 | 85.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 718 | 88.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 594 | 72.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Gowerton recorded notably more other crime (34% above the national rate) and public order (27% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (58% below) and anti-social behaviour (46% below). On the year before, public order rose from 47 to 69, while criminal damage and arson fell from 61 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 235 | 28.8 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Public order | 69 | 8.5 | 6.7 | +47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 8.3 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 3.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 1.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Gowerton; the highest is Llanelli (138.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Loughor (42.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gowerton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorseinon | 778 | 57.3 | -11% |
| Loughor | 241 | 42.8 | -33% |
| Swansea | 18,240 | 100.6 | +57% |
| Pontarddulais | 341 | 50.0 | -22% |
| Llanelli | 6,207 | 138.7 | +116% |
| Clydach (Swansea) | 543 | 74.1 | +15% |
| Neath | 3,557 | 92.3 | +44% |
| Baglan | 969 | 76.6 | +19% |
Of the 2 areas within Gowerton, Waunarlwydd had the highest crime rate (81.6 per 1,000) and Gowerton the lowest (53.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waunarlwydd | Neighbourhood | 3,065 | 250 | 81.6 |
| Gowerton | Neighbourhood | 5,083 | 273 | 53.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Gowerton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cil-Y-Coed” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cil-Y-Coed | 30 |
| On or near Bryn Eithin | 28 |
| On or near Clas-Y-Bedw | 26 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 26 |
| On or near Barnabas Close | 23 |
| On or near Rosewarne Close | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Ystrad Road | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Station Road | 13 |
Of the 455 crimes in Gowerton with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 68 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 173 | 38.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 24.8% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 95 | 20.9% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Gowerton has an estimated population of 8,148 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (13%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gowerton average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Gowerton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.5% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Gowerton a safe place to live?
Gowerton recorded 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 877th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and public order.
What is the most common crime in Gowerton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 235 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (69).
Is crime in Gowerton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gowerton was up 7% on the year before: 523 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 489 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gowerton?
About 8,148 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gowerton?
Gowerton 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.