Crime in Penllergaer, Swansea: statistics, rates and trends
141 crimes were recorded in Penllergaer, Swansea in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Penllergaer, Swansea at a glance
- Crime trends in Penllergaer, Swansea
- Types of crime in Penllergaer, Swansea
- Penllergaer, Swansea compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Penllergaer, Swansea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penllergaer, Swansea
- Population and deprivation in Penllergaer, Swansea
- Questions about crime in Penllergaer, Swansea
- About this data
141 crimes were recorded in Penllergaer, Swansea in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 70 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penllergaer, Swansea has the 3,605th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penllergaer, Swansea | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 141 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.8 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 3,938 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penllergaer, Swansea was highest in the year to July 2020 (215 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (138). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 141 | 35.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 165 | 41.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 158 | 40.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 138 | 35.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 168 | 42.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 189 | 48.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 215 | 54.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 181 | 46.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 196 | 49.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 7 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penllergaer, Swansea 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. The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-65%) and public order (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 17.8 | 0.52 | -1% |
| Public order | 18 | 4.6 | 0.69 | -10% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.5 | 0.40 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.0 | 0.13 | -58% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.0 | 0.41 | +60% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.8 | 0.50 | +250% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.8 | 0.26 | -65% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.8 | 0.84 | -42% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.8 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.19 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 0.03 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Penllergaer, Swansea
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penllergaer, Swansea recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 49.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Penllergaer, Swansea
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penllergaer, Swansea recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Penllergaer, Swansea
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penllergaer, Swansea recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Penllergaer, Swansea
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penllergaer, Swansea recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Penllergaer, Swansea
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penllergaer, Swansea recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Penllergaer, Swansea
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penllergaer, Swansea recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Penllergaer, Swansea
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penllergaer, Swansea recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Penllergaer, Swansea
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penllergaer, Swansea recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Penllergaer, Swansea
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penllergaer, Swansea recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Penllergaer, Swansea
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penllergaer, Swansea recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Penllergaer, Swansea
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penllergaer, Swansea recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Penllergaer, Swansea
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penllergaer, Swansea recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penllergaer, Swansea, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penllergaer, Swansea.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penllergaer, Swansea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontlliw and Tircoed | 108 | 30.2 | -16% |
| Gorseinon and Penyrheol | 729 | 68.3 | +91% |
| Penderry | 1,367 | 111.0 | +210% |
| Llwchwr | 372 | 37.0 | +3% |
| Waunarlwydd | 241 | 78.6 | +120% |
| Cockett | 975 | 94.1 | +163% |
| Gowerton | 267 | 52.5 | +47% |
| Mynydd-bach | 721 | 78.0 | +118% |
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 Penllergaer, Swansea over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Heol-Yr-Eos | 8 |
| On or near Mount Crescent | 7 |
| On or near Heol Dewi Sant | 7 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 6 |
| On or near Hospital Road | 6 |
| On or near Morgan Close | 5 |
| On or near Gorseinon Road | 5 |
| On or near Gilfach | 5 |
| On or near Supermarket | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penllergaer, Swansea 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 | 59 | 41.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 30 | 21.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 14.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 7.8% |
| Not recorded | 8 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 3.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% |
Penllergaer, Swansea has an estimated population of 3,938. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penllergaer, Swansea sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penllergaer, Swansea |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Penllergaer, Swansea a safe place to live?
Penllergaer, Swansea recorded 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Penllergaer, Swansea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (18).
Is crime in Penllergaer, Swansea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penllergaer, Swansea was down 15% on the year before: 141 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 165 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penllergaer, Swansea?
Penllergaer, Swansea 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 Penllergaer, Swansea. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.