Crime Rate in Pen-clawdd: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pen-clawdd

The total recorded crimes in Pen-clawdd, Swansea, UK in July 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pen-clawdd crime rate of 12.64 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pen-clawdd Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pen Y Morfa with total crimes: 1
  • Swn Y Mor with total crimes: 1
  • Cae Folland 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 areas in the Swansea.

    • 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 areas in the Swansea.

  • 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 July 2025 the Pen-clawdd has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 12.64 ranking 27th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pen-clawdd)CrimesRank (Pen-clawdd)CrimesRank (Pen-clawdd)
Castle414 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston126 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry113 41,732 31,538 3
Waterfront114 31,330 4882 8
Uplands84 61,199 61,213 4
Mynydd-bach73 11994 81,185 5
Llansamlet76 71,270 51,163 6
Clydach104 5987 9738 13
Cockett74 91,157 7965 7
Townhill75 8915 10857 9
Sketty74 10914 11819 10
Gorseinon and Penyrheol64 14896 12788 11
Bôn-y-maen67 13815 13761 12
Landore67 12771 14672 14
St Thomas45 17771 15632 15
Pontarddulais48 15533 18465 18
Cwmbwrla41 19652 16595 16
West Cross45 16591 17468 17
Pontlliew and Tircoed44 18289 22264 24
Llwchwr29 20417 19443 19
Gowerton17 23365 20389 20
Mumbles25 21354 21317 21
Waunarlwydd14 25244 23275 22
Gower24 22141 26125 26
Dunvant and Killay16 24222 24266 23
Penllergaer14 26172 25153 25
Fairwood5 3183 2970 28
Bishopston6 2886 2865 29
Pennard6 2956 3150 32
Llangyfelach5 3060 3060 30
Mayals3 3251 3255 31

Pen-clawdd Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 18 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
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 8 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
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
November 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 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 July 2025

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

1. Pen Y Morfa (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
2. Swn Y Mor (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cae Folland (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cwrt Y Castell (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bethel Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Trinity Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Hall Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wern Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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