Crime in Sketty: statistics, rates and trends
794 crimes were recorded in Sketty in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (363), public order (84) and criminal damage and arson (69) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,974th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Sketty | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 794 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.3 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,492 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sketty peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,018 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (756). 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 | 794 | 51.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 756 | 48.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 862 | 55.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 795 | 51.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 816 | 52.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,018 | 65.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 977 | 63.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,014 | 65.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 894 | 57.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 56 |
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (80% below) and shoplifting (72% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 44 to 69 and drugs rose from 21 to 28, while anti-social behaviour fell from 76 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 363 | 23.4 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Public order | 84 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 3.1 | 15.4 | -37% |
| Other theft | 44 | 2.8 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 2.8 | 5.0 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 2.4 | 8.5 | -14% |
| Drugs | 28 | 1.8 | 3.3 | +33% |
| Burglary | 23 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sketty; the highest is Castle, Swansea (340.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Dunvant and Killay (25.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sketty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands | 1,202 | 75.6 | +48% |
| Dunvant and Killay | 236 | 25.7 | -50% |
| Townhill | 912 | 97.9 | +91% |
| Cockett | 967 | 93.4 | +82% |
| Waunarlwydd | 250 | 81.6 | +59% |
| Castle | 5,056 | 340.7 | +565% |
| Cwmbwrla | 526 | 67.6 | +32% |
| West Cross | 461 | 71.2 | +39% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Sketty over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Awel Y Mor” (84).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Awel Y Mor | 84 |
| On or near Clyne Court | 53 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 32 |
| On or near Hospital | 29 |
| On or near A4118 | 28 |
| On or near Park Way | 21 |
| On or near Maes Y Gollen | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Mandinam Park | 14 |
Of the 746 crimes in Sketty with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 48 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 267 | 35.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 196 | 26.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 127 | 17.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 31 | 4.2% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Sketty has an estimated population of 15,492 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (15.4%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (29%, against 22%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sketty average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sketty | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Sketty a safe place to live?
Sketty recorded 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,974th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sketty?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 363 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (84).
Is crime in Sketty going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sketty was up 5% on the year before: 794 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 756 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sketty?
About 15,492 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sketty?
Sketty 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.