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Crime in Olchfa

Olchfa had 139 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 65.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 47th of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 17% below the middle Swansea area. Crime was up 29% on the three months before.

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

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65.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
47 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
+29%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common61 in 3 months

Month by month

31 Mar 34 Apr 43 May 44 Jun 47 Jul 48 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6144%
public order1612%
anti-social behaviour1410%
shoplifting118%
criminal damage96%
theft96%
weapons54%
other crime43%

Olchfa against Swansea

TypeOlchfa per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence28.627.1▲ 22%
Burglary1.41.8–
Vehicle crime0.53.2–
Anti-social behaviour6.68.3–
Theft and robbery6.65▲ 40%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Singleton79.5▲ 9%
Penyrheol70.5▲ 2%
Olchfa65.2▲ 29%
Carnglas63.4▼ 6%
Tycoch61.4▲ 7%
Sketty55.2▲ 10%
Killay39.60%
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 Olchfa a safe area?

Olchfa had about 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 47 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Olchfa?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (61), followed by public order (16) and anti-social behaviour (14).