Total Crime Rate
186.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
60.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Heol Las area has the 4th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Llansamlet , and the 73rd 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 Heol Las (SA7 9DZ) in the last 12 months was 186.8 per 1,000 residents and was 182.0% higher 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 60.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 5.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heol Las (SA7 9DZ), the main crime hotspot is near Heol-Las Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
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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