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Crime in Caereithin

Caereithin had 312 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 92.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 29th of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 19% above the middle Swansea area. Crime was down 10% on the three months before.

SA5, Swansea · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Caereithin

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92.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
29 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
-10%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common109 in 3 months

Month by month

124 Mar 113 Apr 109 May 101 Jun 110 Jul 101 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Caereithin. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10935%
anti-social behaviour5518%
public order4715%
shoplifting3110%
criminal damage279%
vehicle crime124%
burglary93%
theft93%

Caereithin against Swansea

TypeCaereithin per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence32.327.1▼ 24%
Burglary2.71.8–
Vehicle crime3.63.2▼ 20%
Anti-social behaviour16.38.3▲ 25%
Theft and robbery4.25▼ 12%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Portmead116.3▲ 10%
Cwmdu112▲ 24%
Penlan108.8▼ 6%
Blaen-Y-Maes99.6▲ 11%
Caereithin92.6▼ 10%
Ravenhill85.7▼ 8%
Gendros85.3▼ 10%
See every Swansea area ranked on the crime in Swansea page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Caereithin a safe area?

Caereithin had about 92.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 29 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Caereithin?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (109), followed by anti-social behaviour (55) and public order (47).