Crime Rate in Penderry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penderry

The total recorded crimes in Penderry, Swansea, UK in March 2025 are around 134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penderry crime rate of 6.41 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 Penderry, encompassing approximately 20,905 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (4.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
Penderry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Emrys with total crimes: 8
  • Ffordd Cynore with total crimes: 7
  • Briar'S Court with total crimes: 6

How safe is Penderry?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Penderry reported a higher crime volume than the Swansea average, with 1,732 crimes compared to 810. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Penderry witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Penderry experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swansea average, with 1,538 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Penderry witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swansea, Penderry has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Penderry Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Penderry has recorded 134 crimes with crime rate of 6.41 ranking 3th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Penderry crimes were 1,732. The crime rate of Penderry in 2024 was 82.85 (year) or 6.90 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penderry were around 1,538 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.57 (year) or 6.13 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Pen-clawdd11 26116 2786 27
Fairwood11 2783 2970 28
Bishopston8 2986 2865 29
Pennard9 2856 3150 32
Llangyfelach7 3160 3060 30
Mayals3 3251 3255 31

Penderry Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 202412
October 202411
September 202414
August 20249
July 202417
June 202430
May 202411
April 202412

A total of 654 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202543
January 202555
December 202440
November 202440
October 202439
September 202438
August 202457
July 202445
June 2024120
May 202460
April 202472

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202510
January 202512
December 202414
November 202419
October 202416
September 202411
August 202427
July 202425
June 202442
May 202423
April 202415

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
June 202414
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202521
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 202413
August 202415
July 202419
June 202438
May 202421
April 202411

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 202412
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202420
May 202414
April 202412

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 202410
October 20248
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 202412
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Penderry in March 2025

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

1. Heol Emrys (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Ffordd Cynore (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
3. Briar'S Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dove Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Gelli Rhedyn (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Beaufort Court (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Conway Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cadnant Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cheriton Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Caereithin Farm Lane (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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