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Crime

Crime in Manselton

Manselton had 366 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 107.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 38% above the middle Swansea area. Crime was up 48% on the three months before.

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

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107.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
+48%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common131 in 3 months

Month by month

84 Mar 71 Apr 93 May 136 Jun 99 Jul 131 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13136%
public order6117%
shoplifting4211%
criminal damage3710%
anti-social behaviour288%
vehicle crime195%
theft154%
drugs82%

Manselton against Swansea

TypeManselton per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence38.627.1▲ 11%
Burglary0.91.8–
Vehicle crime5.63.2▲ 27%
Anti-social behaviour8.38.3▲ 65%
Theft and robbery85▲ 69%

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%
Waun-wen149.4▲ 18%
Brynhyfryd119.7▲ 38%
Landore119.1▲ 22%
Cwmbwrla112.6▲ 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 Manselton a safe area?

Manselton had about 107.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Manselton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (131), followed by public order (61) and shoplifting (42).