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Crime in Gowerton

Gowerton had 74 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 59.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 52nd of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 19% below the middle Swansea area. Crime was down 30% on the three months before.

SA4, Swansea · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Gowerton

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59.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
52 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
-30%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common33 in 3 months

Month by month

31 Apr 37 May 37 Jun 18 Jul 32 Aug 24 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Gowerton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3345%
anti-social behaviour1115%
public order912%
criminal damage79%
shoplifting57%
theft34%
vehicle crime23%
other crime23%

Gowerton against Swansea

TypeGowerton per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence26.728.2▼ 25%
Burglary02–
Vehicle crime1.63.1–
Anti-social behaviour8.98.9▼ 15%
Theft and robbery44.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Waunarlwydd116.1▲ 13%
Gowerton59.8▼ 30%
Gorseinon57.7▲ 7%
Loughor57.1▲ 11%
Upper Loughor43.9▲ 12%
Garden Village42.2▼ 9%
Dunvant25.5▲ 13%
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 Gowerton a safe area?

Gowerton had about 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 52 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Gowerton?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (33), followed by anti-social behaviour (11) and public order (9).