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Crime in Ynystawe

Ynystawe had 85 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 60 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 53rd of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 23% below the middle Swansea area. Crime was up 31% on the three months before.

SA6, Swansea · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Ynystawe

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60crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
53 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
+31%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common35 in 3 months

Month by month

23 Mar 19 Apr 23 May 28 Jun 25 Jul 32 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3541%
anti-social behaviour1315%
public order1214%
other crime89%
criminal damage56%
theft56%
burglary34%
vehicle crime34%

Ynystawe against Swansea

TypeYnystawe per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence24.727.1▲ 25%
Burglary2.11.8–
Vehicle crime2.13.2–
Anti-social behaviour9.28.3▲ 8%
Theft and robbery3.55–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cwmrhydyceirw117.4▲ 29%
Parc Gwernfadog115.2▲ 43%
Clydach70.2▲ 24%
Ynysforgan62.2▲ 26%
Ynystawe60▲ 31%
Tregof59.4▼ 23%
Glais44.9▲ 23%
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 Ynystawe a safe area?

Ynystawe had about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 53 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ynystawe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (35), followed by anti-social behaviour (13) and public order (12).