Crime in Penderry: statistics, rates and trends
1,367 crimes were recorded in Penderry in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Penderry at a glance
- Crime trends in Penderry
- Types of crime in Penderry
- Penderry compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Penderry
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penderry
- Population and deprivation in Penderry
- Questions about crime in Penderry
- About this data
1,367 crimes were recorded in Penderry in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 615 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penderry has the 988th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penderry | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,367 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.0 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,311 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penderry was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,106 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,367). Over the whole period it fell 35%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,367 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,437 | 116.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,614 | 131.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,467 | 119.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,676 | 136.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,958 | 159.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,818 | 147.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,881 | 152.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,106 | 171.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 123 |
| June 2026 | 102 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
| April 2026 | 95 |
| March 2026 | 130 |
| February 2026 | 106 |
| January 2026 | 98 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 114 |
| October 2025 | 140 |
| September 2025 | 117 |
| August 2025 | 124 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penderry over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in public order (+19%) and violence and sexual offences (+11%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-48%) and drugs (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 615 | 50.0 | 1.46 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 175 | 14.2 | 0.93 | -12% |
| Public order | 141 | 11.5 | 1.72 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 8.5 | 1.26 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 5.2 | 0.63 | -35% |
| Drugs | 63 | 5.1 | 1.57 | -39% |
| Other theft | 60 | 4.9 | 0.76 | -12% |
| Other crime | 53 | 4.3 | 2.04 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 2.7 | 0.54 | -48% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.5 | 1.51 | +260% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 0.54 | +350% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.24 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Penderry
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penderry recorded 615 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 45.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Penderry
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penderry recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Penderry
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penderry recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Penderry
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penderry recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Penderry
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penderry recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Penderry
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penderry recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Penderry
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penderry recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Penderry
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penderry recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Penderry
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penderry recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Penderry
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penderry recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Penderry
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penderry recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 260% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Penderry
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penderry recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Penderry
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Penderry recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penderry, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penderry.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penderry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockett | 975 | 94.1 | -15% |
| Cwmbwrla | 517 | 66.5 | -40% |
| Mynydd-bach | 721 | 78.0 | -30% |
| Landore | 637 | 79.3 | -29% |
| Townhill | 928 | 99.6 | -10% |
| Penllergaer | 141 | 35.8 | -68% |
| Castle | 5,010 | 337.6 | +204% |
| Waunarlwydd | 241 | 78.6 | -29% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Penderry over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ffordd Cynore | 59 |
| On or near Heol Emrys | 54 |
| On or near Heol Awstin | 42 |
| On or near Conway Road | 36 |
| On or near The Crescent | 34 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near St Clears Place | 33 |
| On or near Clos Las | 31 |
| On or near Heol Newydd | 25 |
| On or near John Penry Crescent | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penderry over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 502 | 36.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 243 | 17.8% |
| Not recorded | 175 | 12.8% |
| Under investigation | 172 | 12.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 78 | 5.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 73 | 5.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Penderry has an estimated population of 12,311. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penderry sits in decile 1.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penderry |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.2% |
| Social rented homes | 53.3% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 80.0% |
Is Penderry a safe place to live?
Penderry recorded 111.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Penderry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 615 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (175).
Is crime in Penderry going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penderry was down 5% on the year before: 1,367 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,437 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penderry?
Penderry is policed by South Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Penderry. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.