Crime Rate in Penderry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penderry

The total recorded crimes in Penderry, Swansea, UK in July 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penderry crime rate of 5.41 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
Penderry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Heol Emrys with total crimes: 6
  • Gelli Rhedyn with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Swansea.

    • 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 areas in the Swansea.

  • 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 July 2025 the Penderry has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 5.41 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penderry)CrimesRank (Penderry)CrimesRank (Penderry)
Castle414 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston126 21,864 21,826 2
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
Pen-clawdd8 27116 2786 27
Fairwood5 3183 2970 28
Bishopston6 2886 2865 29
Pennard6 2956 3150 32
Llangyfelach5 3060 3060 30
Mayals3 3251 3255 31

Penderry 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 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (19 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 202511
April 202511
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 202413
August 202415

A total of 551 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202552
May 202541
April 202547
March 202545
February 202543
January 202555
December 202440
November 202440
October 202439
September 202438
August 202457

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20259
April 202519
March 202516
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 202412
October 202411
September 202414
August 20249

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 202520
April 202516
March 202522
February 202510
January 202512
December 202414
November 202419
October 202416
September 202411
August 202427

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20259
April 202516
March 202512
February 202521
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 202513
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 202412
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 202510
April 20259
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 202410
October 20248
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

High Crime Locations Penderry in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Heol Emrys (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Gelli Rhedyn (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Heol Gruffydd (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Heol Newydd (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Talley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Cranfield Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Heol Calfin (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Cadnant Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Pensalem Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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