Crime Rate in Pen-clawdd: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pen-clawdd

The total recorded crimes in Pen-clawdd, Swansea, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pen-clawdd crime rate of 17.39 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Pen-clawdd, encompassing approximately 632 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Pen-clawdd Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Caban Isaac Road with total crimes: 2
  • Pen Y Morfa with total crimes: 1
  • Station Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Pen-clawdd?

To understand the safety of Pen-clawdd, we need to analyze Pen-clawdd crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Pen-clawdd demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swansea average, with 116 crimes compared to 810.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pen-clawdd recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Pen-clawdd had fewer crimes than the Swansea average, with 86 crimes compared to 742. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pen-clawdd recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swansea, Pen-clawdd has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Pen-clawdd Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Pen-clawdd has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 17.39 ranking 26th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Pen-clawdd crimes were 116. The crime rate of Pen-clawdd in 2024 was 183.34 (year) or 15.28 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pen-clawdd were around 86 crimes with yearly crime rate of 135.93 (year) or 11.33 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swansea)CrimesRank (Swansea)CrimesRank (Swansea)
Castle457 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston188 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry134 31,732 31,538 3
Uplands105 61,199 61,213 4
Waterfront100 71,330 4882 8
Cockett122 41,157 7965 7
Mynydd-bach111 5994 81,185 5
Llansamlet97 81,270 51,163 6
Townhill88 10915 10857 9
Clydach91 9987 9738 13
Sketty64 13914 11819 10
Gorseinon and Penyrheol73 12896 12788 11
Landore83 11771 14672 14
Bôn-y-maen45 14815 13761 12
St Thomas44 15771 15632 15
Cwmbwrla43 16652 16595 16
West Cross40 17591 17468 17
Pontarddulais23 20533 18465 18
Llwchwr38 18417 19443 19
Pontlliew and Tircoed34 19289 22264 24
Gowerton21 21365 20389 20
Mumbles19 22354 21317 21
Waunarlwydd12 25244 23275 22
Dunvant and Killay15 24222 24266 23
Penllergaer16 23172 25153 25
Gower7 30141 26125 26
Fairwood11 2783 2970 28
Bishopston8 2986 2865 29
Pennard9 2856 3150 32
Llangyfelach7 3160 3060 30
Mayals3 3251 3255 31

Pen-clawdd Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
November 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Pen-clawdd in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pen-clawdd postcode area is presented below.

1. Caban Isaac Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Pen Y Morfa (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cwrt Y Castell (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hall Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Rhyd Y Fenni (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Forge Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Chapel Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Riverside (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Wern Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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