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Crime in Gorseinon

Gorseinon had 329 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 57.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 56th of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 27% below the middle Swansea area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

SA4, Swansea · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Gorseinon

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57.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
56 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common145 in 3 months

Month by month

129 Mar 93 Apr 123 May 92 Jun 122 Jul 115 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Gorseinon. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence14544%
public order3611%
anti-social behaviour3611%
criminal damage3310%
shoplifting268%
theft155%
other crime103%
vehicle crime62%

Gorseinon against Swansea

TypeGorseinon per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence25.327.1▼ 8%
Burglary11.8▼ 40%
Vehicle crime13.2▼ 57%
Anti-social behaviour6.38.3▼ 20%
Theft and robbery3.75▲ 31%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Llewitha111.5▼ 19%
Gowerton70.4▼ 11%
Loughor57.90%
Gorseinon57.4▼ 5%
Penllergaer48▲ 10%
Garden Village44.2▼ 10%
Upper Loughor41.9▼ 15%
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 Gorseinon a safe area?

Gorseinon had about 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 56 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Gorseinon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (145), followed by public order (36) and anti-social behaviour (36).