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Crime in Morriston

Morriston had 274 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 149.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 91% above the middle Swansea area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

SA6, Swansea · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Morriston

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149.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common100 in 3 months

Month by month

79 Mar 75 Apr 84 May 89 Jun 90 Jul 95 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10036%
public order5821%
anti-social behaviour2810%
criminal damage228%
shoplifting176%
vehicle crime155%
theft124%
burglary73%

Morriston against Swansea

TypeMorriston per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence54.427.1▼ 2%
Burglary3.81.8–
Vehicle crime8.23.2▲ 50%
Anti-social behaviour15.28.3▲ 17%
Theft and robbery7.650%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Plasmarl166.8▲ 12%
Morriston149.1▲ 15%
Cwmrhydyceirw117.4▲ 29%
Parc Gwernfadog115.2▲ 43%
Clase90▲ 15%
Ynysforgan62.2▲ 26%
Tregof59.4▼ 23%
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 Morriston a safe area?

Morriston had about 149.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Morriston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (100), followed by public order (58) and anti-social behaviour (28).