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Crime in Ravenhill

Ravenhill had 284 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 85.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 33rd of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 10% above the middle Swansea area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

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

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85.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
33 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common103 in 3 months

Month by month

110 Mar 110 Apr 90 May 90 Jun 102 Jul 92 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10336%
anti-social behaviour4415%
shoplifting4114%
public order3512%
criminal damage207%
vehicle crime114%
theft104%
burglary62%

Ravenhill against Swansea

TypeRavenhill per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence31.127.1▼ 7%
Burglary1.81.8–
Vehicle crime3.33.2▼ 27%
Anti-social behaviour13.38.3▲ 13%
Theft and robbery4.25▲ 17%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fforest-fach127.7▼ 6%
Portmead116.3▲ 10%
Penlan108.8▼ 6%
Blaen-Y-Maes99.6▲ 11%
Caereithin92.6▼ 10%
Ravenhill85.7▼ 8%
Gendros85.3▼ 10%
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 Ravenhill a safe area?

Ravenhill had about 85.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 33 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ravenhill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (103), followed by anti-social behaviour (44) and shoplifting (41).