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Crime in Uplands

Uplands had 535 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 120.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 54% above the middle Swansea area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

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

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120.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common168 in 3 months

Month by month

157 Mar 154 Apr 212 May 168 Jun 197 Jul 170 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence16831%
public order8316%
shoplifting7815%
anti-social behaviour6312%
theft336%
criminal damage295%
vehicle crime275%
burglary204%

Uplands against Swansea

TypeUplands per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence37.827.1▲ 14%
Burglary4.51.8–
Vehicle crime6.13.2▼ 48%
Anti-social behaviour14.28.3▲ 85%
Theft and robbery9.95▲ 13%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Mount Pleasant369.7▼ 1%
Mayhill175.90%
Uplands120.4▲ 2%
Townhill99▲ 31%
Brynmill91.1▲ 2%
Singleton79.5▲ 9%
Sketty55.2▲ 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 Uplands a safe area?

Uplands had about 120.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Uplands?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (168), followed by public order (83) and shoplifting (78).