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Crime in Newton

Newton had 79 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 39.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 67th of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% below the middle Swansea area. Crime was up 55% on the three months before.

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

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39.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
67 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
+55%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common27 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 19 Apr 19 May 18 Jun 30 Jul 31 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2734%
anti-social behaviour1316%
public order1215%
theft1013%
criminal damage56%
vehicle crime34%
shoplifting34%
theft from the person23%

Newton against Swansea

TypeNewton per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence13.627.1▲ 35%
Burglary01.8–
Vehicle crime1.53.2–
Anti-social behaviour6.58.3–
Theft and robbery6.55–

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%
Oystermouth54.7▲ 38%
Norton54.3▲ 68%
Newton39.8▲ 55%
Langland39▲ 59%
Caswell16.1▲ 17%
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 Newton a safe area?

Newton had about 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 67 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Newton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (27), followed by anti-social behaviour (13) and public order (12).