Crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed: statistics, rates and trends
108 crimes were recorded in Pontlliw and Tircoed in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 38% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed at a glance
- Crime trends in Pontlliw and Tircoed
- Types of crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed
- Pontlliw and Tircoed compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pontlliw and Tircoed
- Population and deprivation in Pontlliw and Tircoed
- Questions about crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed
- About this data
108 crimes were recorded in Pontlliw and Tircoed in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 38% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 47 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pontlliw and Tircoed has the 3,760th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pontlliw and Tircoed | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 108 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.2 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -38% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 3,572 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed was highest in the year to July 2025 (175 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (78). Over the whole period it rose 37%, 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 | 108 | 30.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 175 | 49.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 116 | 32.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 126 | 35.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 78 | 21.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 108 | 30.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 131 | 36.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 102 | 28.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 79 | 22.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 7 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
| August 2025 | 13 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pontlliw and Tircoed 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 anti-social behaviour (-76%) and vehicle crime (-76%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 13.2 | 0.38 | -13% |
| Public order | 12 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.1 | 0.45 | +83% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.8 | 0.18 | -76% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.0 | 0.40 | -76% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.1 | 0.34 | +33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.8 | 0.24 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.8 | 0.86 | -25% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.3 | 0.13 | -75% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.21 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Pontlliw and Tircoed
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 43.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pontlliw and Tircoed
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pontlliw and Tircoed
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pontlliw and Tircoed
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pontlliw and Tircoed
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 9 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 down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 7 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 down 76% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pontlliw and Tircoed
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pontlliw and Tircoed
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pontlliw and Tircoed
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pontlliw and Tircoed
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pontlliw and Tircoed 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 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pontlliw and Tircoed, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pontlliw and Tircoed.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pontlliw and Tircoed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penllergaer | 141 | 35.8 | +18% |
| Gorseinon and Penyrheol | 729 | 68.3 | +126% |
| Pontarddulais | 351 | 51.5 | +70% |
| Llwchwr | 372 | 37.0 | +22% |
| Penderry | 1,367 | 111.0 | +267% |
| Mynydd-bach | 721 | 78.0 | +158% |
| Gowerton | 267 | 52.5 | +74% |
| Cockett | 975 | 94.1 | +211% |
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 Pontlliw and Tircoed over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rhyd-Y-Pandy Road | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
| On or near Y Llanerch | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Llys Pentrefelen | 5 |
| On or near Heol Y Waun | 4 |
| On or near Heol-Y-Twyn | 4 |
| On or near Llysgwyn | 4 |
| On or near Swansea Road | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pontlliw and Tircoed 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 | 39 | 36.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 26 | 24.1% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 20.4% |
| Not recorded | 10 | 9.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.9% |
Pontlliw and Tircoed has an estimated population of 3,572. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pontlliw and Tircoed sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pontlliw and Tircoed |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.4% |
| Social rented homes | 1.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Pontlliw and Tircoed a safe place to live?
Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 30.2 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 Pontlliw and Tircoed?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (12).
Is crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed was down 38% on the year before: 108 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 175 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pontlliw and Tircoed?
Pontlliw and Tircoed 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 Pontlliw and Tircoed. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.