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Burglary Rates in Waterfront

Swansea, Wales

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Waterfront recorded 33 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

33

3.99 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,492

180.5 per 1,000 residents

18% above the UK average86% above the Wales regional average

How does Waterfront rank?

Within Swansea

2 of 32 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

74th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

5
4
1
3
2
2
1
5
2
4
4
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
443
30%
Other Crime
365
24%
Shoplifting
315
21%
Anti-social Behaviour
203
14%
Vehicle Crime
71
5%
Drug Offences
45
3%
Burglary
33
2%
Robbery
10
1%
Theft from Person
7
0%

Property mix in Waterfront

Source: Census 2021 · 4,374 households

Detached 3%Semi-detached 10%Terraced 35%Flats 52%

The most common property type in Waterfront is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Waterfront homeowners

Most homes in Waterfront are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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