Crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed: statistics, rates and trends
112 crimes were recorded in Pontlliw and Tircoed in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 36% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Pontlliw and Tircoed
- Questions about crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (43), anti-social behaviour (18) and public order (15) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,736th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Pontlliw and Tircoed | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 112 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.4 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -36% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,572 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed peaked in the year to August 2025 (176 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (77). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 112 | 31.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 176 | 49.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 114 | 31.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 132 | 37.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 79 | 22.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 109 | 30.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 128 | 35.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 106 | 29.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 77 | 21.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (65% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 57 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 12.0 | 34.2 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 5.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Pontlliw and Tircoed.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pontlliw and Tircoed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penllergaer | 141 | 35.8 | +14% |
| Gorseinon and Penyrheol | 720 | 67.5 | +115% |
| Pontarddulais | 341 | 50.0 | +60% |
| Llwchwr | 375 | 37.3 | +19% |
| Penderry | 1,358 | 110.3 | +252% |
| Mynydd-bach | 723 | 78.2 | +149% |
| Gowerton | 273 | 53.7 | +71% |
| Cockett | 967 | 93.4 | +198% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Pontlliw and Tircoed over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Rhyd-Y-Pandy Road” and “Y Llanerch” (11 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rhyd-Y-Pandy Road | 11 |
| On or near Y Llanerch | 11 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Allt-Y-Graban Road | 5 |
| On or near Llys Pentrefelen | 5 |
| On or near Swansea West Service Area | 5 |
| On or near Christopher Rise | 4 |
| On or near Heol-Y-Twyn | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 94 crimes in Pontlliw and Tircoed with one. The 18 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 37 | 39.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 25 | 26.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 23.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
Pontlliw and Tircoed has an estimated population of 3,572 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (1.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (5.8%, against 23.3%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pontlliw and Tircoed average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Pontlliw and Tircoed | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Pontlliw and Tircoed a safe place to live?
Pontlliw and Tircoed recorded 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,736th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 43 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (18).
Is crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pontlliw and Tircoed was down 36% on the year before: 112 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 176 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pontlliw and Tircoed?
About 3,572 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pontlliw and Tircoed?
Pontlliw and Tircoed 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.