Total Crime Rate
7.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
3.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Herbert Thomas Way area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Llansamlet , and the 28th lowest crime rate of 783 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 Herbert Thomas Way (SA7 0HH) in the last 12 months was 7.7 per 1,000 residents and was 88.4% lower than the Llansamlet average (66.2 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 3.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Herbert Thomas Way (SA7 0HH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Golwg Y Waun, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Awel Deg (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Swansea| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Golwg Y Waun | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Golwg Y Waun | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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