Total Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dyfed Avenue area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Townhill , and the 155th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Dyfed Avenue (SA1 6NG) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 80.4% lower than the Townhill average (110.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dyfed Avenue (SA1 6NG), the main crime hotspot is near Cadfan Road. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Townhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillside Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Clos Morgannwg | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Taliesyn Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Caradog Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dyfed Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Paradise View | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hillside Crescent | Under investigation |
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