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Crime in Cwmbwrla

Cwmbwrla had 381 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 112.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 44% above the middle Swansea area. Crime was up 24% on the three months before.

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

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112.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
+24%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common172 in 3 months

Month by month

99 Mar 103 Apr 105 May 135 Jun 124 Jul 122 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence17245%
public order6617%
criminal damage4111%
anti-social behaviour318%
theft154%
vehicle crime144%
shoplifting113%
drugs92%

Cwmbwrla against Swansea

TypeCwmbwrla per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence50.827.1▲ 24%
Burglary2.11.8–
Vehicle crime4.13.2▼ 39%
Anti-social behaviour9.28.3▲ 55%
Theft and robbery6.25▲ 31%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hafod178.5▲ 29%
Mayhill175.90%
Waun-wen149.4▲ 18%
Cwmbwrla112.6▲ 24%
Cwmdu112▲ 24%
Manselton107.9▲ 48%
Cwmfelin107.4▲ 25%
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 Cwmbwrla a safe area?

Cwmbwrla had about 112.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cwmbwrla?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (172), followed by public order (66) and criminal damage (41).