Crime in Pontarddulais: statistics, rates and trends
341 crimes were recorded in Pontarddulais in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Pontarddulais
- Questions about crime in Pontarddulais
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (143), public order (42) and anti-social behaviour (40) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,144th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Pontarddulais | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 341 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.0 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -26% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,818 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Pontarddulais of any year here (341 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 341 | 50.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 458 | 67.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 488 | 71.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 439 | 64.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 458 | 67.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 627 | 92.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 631 | 92.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 483 | 70.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 470 | 68.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (62% below) and other theft (50% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 68 to 40 and criminal damage and arson fell from 43 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 | 21.0 | 34.2 | -27% |
| Public order | 42 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 5.9 | 15.4 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Pontarddulais; the highest is Llanelli (138.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Loughor (42.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pontarddulais |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorseinon | 778 | 57.3 | +15% |
| Loughor | 241 | 42.8 | -14% |
| Gowerton | 523 | 64.2 | +28% |
| Llanelli | 6,207 | 138.7 | +177% |
| Ammanford | 866 | 109.1 | +118% |
| Clydach (Swansea) | 543 | 74.1 | +48% |
| Swansea | 18,240 | 100.6 | +101% |
| Pontardawe | 488 | 84.1 | +68% |
Pontarddulais is the one area listed within Pontarddulais, with 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontarddulais | Neighbourhood | 6,818 | 341 | 50.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Pontarddulais over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Church Lane” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Lane | 25 |
| On or near Llys-Gwyn Terrace | 15 |
| On or near Llys Morfa | 14 |
| On or near Trinity Place | 14 |
| On or near Twyniago | 13 |
| On or near Cae-Gwyn Road | 11 |
| On or near Llwyncelyn Avenue | 10 |
| On or near St Michael'S Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Clos Maes Yr Ysgol | 9 |
| On or near Heol Ddŵr | 9 |
Of the 301 crimes in Pontarddulais with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 111 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 68 | 22.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 17.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 3.3% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Pontarddulais has an estimated population of 6,818 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and less private renting (16%, against 20%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pontarddulais average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Pontarddulais | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Pontarddulais a safe place to live?
Pontarddulais recorded 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,144th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Pontarddulais?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 143 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (42).
Is crime in Pontarddulais going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pontarddulais was down 26% on the year before: 341 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 458 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pontarddulais?
About 6,818 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pontarddulais?
Pontarddulais 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.