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Crime in West Cross

West Cross had 134 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 60.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 52nd of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 22% below the middle Swansea area. Crime was up 34% on the three months before.

SA3, Swansea · within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Cross

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60.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
52 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
+34%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common50 in 3 months

Month by month

29 Mar 40 Apr 31 May 43 Jun 39 Jul 52 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5037%
public order2519%
anti-social behaviour1713%
shoplifting118%
criminal damage97%
theft86%
vehicle crime43%
drugs32%

West Cross against Swansea

TypeWest Cross per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence22.627.1▲ 67%
Burglary0.51.8–
Vehicle crime1.83.2–
Anti-social behaviour7.78.3▲ 31%
Theft and robbery55▲ 10%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Mayals78.4▲ 33%
West Cross60.6▲ 34%
Oystermouth54.7▲ 38%
Norton54.3▲ 68%
Newton39.8▲ 55%
Lower Sketty27.1▲ 5%
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 West Cross a safe area?

West Cross had about 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 52 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Cross?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (50), followed by public order (25) and anti-social behaviour (17).