Crime in Pen-clawdd, Swansea: statistics, rates and trends
89 crimes were recorded in Pen-clawdd, Swansea in the 12 months to August 2026, 24.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pen-clawdd, Swansea at a glance
- Crime trends in Pen-clawdd, Swansea
- Types of crime in Pen-clawdd, Swansea
- Pen-clawdd, Swansea compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pen-clawdd, Swansea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pen-clawdd, Swansea
- Demographics of Pen-clawdd, Swansea
- Questions about crime in Pen-clawdd, Swansea
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (31), anti-social behaviour (15) and vehicle crime (13) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,874th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Pen-clawdd, Swansea | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 89 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 24.3 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -26% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,664 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pen-clawdd, Swansea peaked in the year to August 2020 (144 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (77). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 89 | 24.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 121 | 33.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 113 | 30.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 77 | 21.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 101 | 27.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 128 | 34.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 144 | 39.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 115 | 31.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 100 | 27.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 6 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 5 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (75% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 44 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 8.5 | 34.2 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 4.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 3.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pen-clawdd, Swansea; the highest is Waunarlwydd (81.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bishopston, Swansea (23.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pen-clawdd, Swansea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llwchwr | 375 | 37.3 | +54% |
| Gowerton | 273 | 53.7 | +121% |
| Gorseinon and Penyrheol | 720 | 67.5 | +178% |
| Dunvant and Killay | 236 | 25.7 | +6% |
| Waunarlwydd | 250 | 81.6 | +236% |
| Bishopston | 78 | 23.1 | -5% |
| Gower | 123 | 35.8 | +48% |
| Penllergaer | 141 | 35.8 | +47% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Pen-clawdd, Swansea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Maes-Yr Haf” (14).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Maes-Yr Haf | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 8 |
| On or near Benson Road | 6 |
| On or near Llan-Yr-Newydd | 5 |
| On or near Cae Folland | 4 |
| On or near Salthouse Close | 4 |
| On or near Abercedi | 3 |
| On or near Anchor Court | 3 |
| On or near Caban Isaac Road | 3 |
| On or near Cwrt Y Castell | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 74 crimes in Pen-clawdd, Swansea with one. The 15 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 29 | 39.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 27 | 36.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 9 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Pen-clawdd, Swansea has an estimated population of 3,664 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), less social housing (7.1%, against 17.1%) and more retired residents (34%, against 22%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pen-clawdd, Swansea average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Pen-clawdd, Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Pen-clawdd, Swansea a safe place to live?
Pen-clawdd, Swansea recorded 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,874th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Pen-clawdd, Swansea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 31 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (15).
Is crime in Pen-clawdd, Swansea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pen-clawdd, Swansea was down 26% on the year before: 89 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 121 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pen-clawdd, Swansea?
About 3,664 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pen-clawdd, Swansea?
Pen-clawdd, Swansea is policed by South Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.