Total Crime Rate
33.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Derlwyn area has the 6th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Dunvant and Killay , and the 248th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Derlwyn (SA2 7PE) in the last 12 months was 33.0 per 1,000 residents and was 48.8% higher than the Dunvant and Killay average (22.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Derlwyn (SA2 7PE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Pencoed, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Curry Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dunvant and Killay| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Derlwyn | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Cae Crwn | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Gwelfor | Under investigation |
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