Crime in Sketty: statistics, rates and trends
790 crimes were recorded in Sketty in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
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790 crimes were recorded in Sketty in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 364 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sketty has the 2,984th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sketty | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 790 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.0 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 15,492 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sketty was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,020 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (759). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 790 | 51.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 759 | 49.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 881 | 56.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 800 | 51.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 815 | 52.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,012 | 65.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 996 | 64.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,020 | 65.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 874 | 56.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sketty 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 increases were in criminal damage and arson (+43%) and drugs (+35%).
The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-45%) and anti-social behaviour (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 364 | 23.5 | 0.69 | +1% |
| Public order | 77 | 5.0 | 0.75 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 4.3 | 0.64 | +43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 3.4 | 0.22 | -31% |
| Other theft | 45 | 2.9 | 0.45 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 2.8 | 0.56 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 2.3 | 0.28 | -16% |
| Drugs | 27 | 1.7 | 0.53 | +35% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.4 | 0.40 | +57% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.4 | 0.64 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.0 | 1.06 | +1500% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.7 | 0.86 | -45% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +20% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sketty
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sketty recorded 364 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 46.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sketty
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sketty recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sketty
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sketty recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sketty
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sketty recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sketty
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sketty recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sketty
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sketty recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sketty
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sketty recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sketty
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sketty recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sketty
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sketty recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sketty
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sketty recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sketty
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sketty recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 1500% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sketty
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sketty recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sketty
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sketty recorded 6 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 up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sketty
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sketty recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sketty, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sketty.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sketty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands | 1,200 | 75.5 | +48% |
| Dunvant and Killay | 233 | 25.4 | -50% |
| Townhill | 928 | 99.6 | +95% |
| Cockett | 975 | 94.1 | +85% |
| Waunarlwydd | 241 | 78.6 | +54% |
| Castle | 5,010 | 337.6 | +562% |
| Cwmbwrla | 517 | 66.5 | +30% |
| West Cross | 443 | 68.5 | +34% |
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 Sketty over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Awel Y Mor | 90 |
| On or near Clyne Court | 53 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 34 |
| On or near Hospital | 32 |
| On or near A4118 | 28 |
| On or near Park Way | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Maes Y Gollen | 14 |
| On or near Cae-Bryn Avenue | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sketty 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 | 265 | 33.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 197 | 24.9% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 16.2% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 4.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 31 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Sketty has an estimated population of 15,492. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sketty sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sketty |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.3% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Sketty a safe place to live?
Sketty recorded 51.0 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 Sketty?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 364 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (77).
Is crime in Sketty going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sketty was up 4% on the year before: 790 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 759 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sketty?
Sketty 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 Sketty. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.