Total Crime Rate
55.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Llwynderw Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Bishopston , and the 380th 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 Llwynderw Close (SA3 5AF) in the last 12 months was 55.1 per 1,000 residents and was 142.7% higher than the Bishopston average (22.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 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 ( 350.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 43.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 450.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Llwynderw Close (SA3 5AF), the main crime hotspot is near Sweet Briar Lane. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bishopston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Mumbles Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sweet Briar Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Mumbles Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Mumbles Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mumbles Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mumbles Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ambleside Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heneage Drive | Under investigation |
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