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Crime in Killay

Killay had 64 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 39.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 68th of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% below the middle Swansea area. Crime was level on the three months before.

SA2, Swansea · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Killay

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39.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
68 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common24 in 3 months

Month by month

29 Mar 18 Apr 17 May 16 Jun 21 Jul 27 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2438%
anti-social behaviour1422%
shoplifting914%
public order58%
criminal damage46%
theft35%
vehicle crime23%
bike theft23%

Killay against Swansea

TypeKillay per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence14.927.1▼ 17%
Burglary0.61.8–
Vehicle crime1.23.2–
Anti-social behaviour8.78.3–
Theft and robbery3.15–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Penyrheol70.5▲ 2%
Olchfa65.2▲ 29%
Carnglas63.4▼ 6%
Tycoch61.4▲ 7%
Sketty55.2▲ 10%
Killay39.60%
Dunvant27.7▼ 16%
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 Killay a safe area?

Killay had about 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 68 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Killay?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (24), followed by anti-social behaviour (14) and shoplifting (9).