Crime Rates at Llwyn Derw, Fforestfach, Swansea, SA5 4AP

Llwyn Derw area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Cockett , and the 126th highest crime rate of 783 local areas in Swansea .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Llwyn Derw (SA5 4AP) in the last 12 months was 137.8 per 1,000 residents and was 23.4% higher than the Cockett average (111.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 74.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Llwyn Derw (SA5 4AP), the main crime hotspot is near Llwyn Bedw. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.