Crime in Pontarddulais: statistics, rates and trends
351 crimes were recorded in Pontarddulais in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pontarddulais at a glance
- Crime trends in Pontarddulais
- Types of crime in Pontarddulais
- Pontarddulais compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Pontarddulais
- Streets with the most crime in Pontarddulais
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pontarddulais
- Population and deprivation in Pontarddulais
- Questions about crime in Pontarddulais
- About this data
351 crimes were recorded in Pontarddulais in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 153 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Pontarddulais has the 1,133rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pontarddulais | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 351 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.5 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,818 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pontarddulais was highest in the year to July 2020 (629 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (351). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 351 | 51.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 463 | 67.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 493 | 72.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 415 | 60.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 484 | 71.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 620 | 90.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 629 | 92.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 479 | 70.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 465 | 68.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pontarddulais 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 shoplifting (-75%) and anti-social behaviour (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 153 | 22.4 | 0.66 | -23% |
| Public order | 43 | 6.3 | 0.95 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 5.7 | 0.37 | -43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 4.5 | 0.67 | -22% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.9 | 0.46 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.6 | 0.54 | +12% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.2 | 1.04 | -6% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.1 | 0.63 | +600% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.3 | 0.16 | -75% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.9 | 0.25 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.30 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Pontarddulais
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pontarddulais recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 43.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pontarddulais
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pontarddulais recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pontarddulais
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pontarddulais recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pontarddulais
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pontarddulais recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pontarddulais
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pontarddulais recorded 20 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 43% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pontarddulais
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pontarddulais recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pontarddulais
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pontarddulais recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pontarddulais
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pontarddulais recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pontarddulais
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pontarddulais recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pontarddulais
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pontarddulais recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pontarddulais
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pontarddulais recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pontarddulais
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pontarddulais recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Pontarddulais, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pontarddulais.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pontarddulais |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorseinon | 781 | 57.5 | +12% |
| Loughor | 236 | 41.9 | -19% |
| Gowerton | 508 | 62.3 | +21% |
| Llanelli | 6,189 | 138.3 | +169% |
| Ammanford | 888 | 111.9 | +117% |
| Clydach (Swansea) | 521 | 71.1 | +38% |
| Swansea | 18,084 | 99.7 | +94% |
| Pontardawe | 474 | 81.6 | +59% |
1 areas within Pontarddulais, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Pontarddulais had the highest rate (51.5 per 1,000) and Pontarddulais the lowest (51.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontarddulais | Neighbourhood | 6,818 | 351 | 51.5 |
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 Pontarddulais over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Lane | 23 |
| On or near Llys-Gwyn Terrace | 16 |
| On or near Trinity Place | 14 |
| On or near Llys Morfa | 13 |
| On or near Twyniago | 13 |
| On or near Heol-Y-Cae | 12 |
| On or near Cae-Gwyn Road | 11 |
| On or near Llwyncelyn Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Clos Maes Yr Ysgol | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pontarddulais 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 | 123 | 35.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 19.9% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 12.5% |
| Not recorded | 39 | 11.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 5.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 4.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
Pontarddulais has an estimated population of 6,818. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pontarddulais sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pontarddulais |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Pontarddulais a safe place to live?
Pontarddulais recorded 51.5 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 Pontarddulais?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (43).
Is crime in Pontarddulais going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pontarddulais was down 24% on the year before: 351 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 463 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pontarddulais?
Pontarddulais 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 Pontarddulais. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.