Swansea
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Swansea safe?
Crime in Swansea is about the same as the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Swansea has 8.1 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Swansea is on the safer side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Swansea | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8.4 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 9.2 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 9.6 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 9.3 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 6273 51%
- Public order 1934 16%
- Shoplifting 1589 13%
- Criminal damage and arson 1481 12%
- Other theft 1014 8%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
No flooding figures for this city yet.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to less than 3% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Swansea.
SwanseaNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake 2 recent tremors nearby; largest magnitude 5.2.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Swansea?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Swansea is currently Low.
How does crime in Swansea compare with England?
Crime in Swansea is about the same as the England rate. Swansea has 8.1 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Swansea is safe?
No. These figures are for Swansea as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Swansea?
This Swansea page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report