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Crime in Murton

Murton had 22 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 27.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 72nd of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 65% below the middle Swansea area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

SA3, Swansea · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Murton

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27.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
72 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 9 Apr 7 May 4 Jun 7 Jul 11 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence836%
theft627%
shoplifting418%
criminal damage29%
vehicle crime15%
anti-social behaviour15%

Murton against Swansea

TypeMurton per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence9.927.1▼ 27%
Burglary01.8–
Vehicle crime1.23.2–
Anti-social behaviour1.28.3–
Theft and robbery7.45–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
West Cross60.6▲ 34%
Newton39.8▲ 55%
Murton27.3▼ 8%
Kittle25.8▼ 10%
Caswell16.1▲ 17%
Bishopston15.9▼ 32%
Manselfield14.3▼ 4%
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 Murton a safe area?

Murton had about 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 72 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Murton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (8), followed by theft (6) and shoplifting (4).