Crime Rate in Penderry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penderry

The total recorded crimes in Penderry, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penderry crime rate of 5.60 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-12.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
Penderry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ffordd Cynore with total crimes: 14
  • St Clears Place with total crimes: 9
  • Greenwood Place 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 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 May 2025 the Penderry has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 5.60 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penderry)CrimesRank (Penderry)CrimesRank (Penderry)
Castle498 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston166 21,864 21,826 2
Uplands83 101,199 61,213 4
Waterfront106 51,330 4882 8
Townhill111 4915 10857 9
Mynydd-bach93 9994 81,185 5
Llansamlet102 61,270 51,163 6
Cockett96 81,157 7965 7
Clydach101 7987 9738 13
Sketty59 13914 11819 10
Gorseinon and Penyrheol63 12896 12788 11
Bôn-y-maen72 11815 13761 12
Landore34 19771 14672 14
Cwmbwrla51 14652 16595 16
St Thomas45 17771 15632 15
West Cross47 15591 17468 17
Pontarddulais45 16533 18465 18
Llwchwr39 18417 19443 19
Gowerton22 23365 20389 20
Waunarlwydd29 20244 23275 22
Mumbles28 21354 21317 21
Pontlliew and Tircoed23 22289 22264 24
Dunvant and Killay12 26222 24266 23
Penllergaer14 24172 25153 25
Gower13 25141 26125 26
Pen-clawdd11 27116 2786 27
Fairwood8 2883 2970 28
Bishopston6 3086 2865 29
Pennard8 2956 3150 32
Llangyfelach3 3260 3060 30
Mayals3 3151 3255 31

Penderry Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 670 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202547
March 202545
February 202543
January 202555
December 202440
November 202440
October 202439
September 202438
August 202457
July 202445
June 2024120
May 202460

A total of 174 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 202413
August 202415
July 202419
June 202438
May 202421

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 202522
February 202510
January 202512
December 202414
November 202419
October 202416
September 202411
August 202427
July 202425
June 202442
May 202423

A total of 109 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202516
March 202512
February 202521
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 202410
October 20248
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 202412
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 173 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202519
March 202516
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 202412
October 202411
September 202414
August 20249
July 202417
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
June 20242

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Penderry in May 2025

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

1. Ffordd Cynore (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Clears Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Greenwood Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Heol Emrys (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Woodford Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Heol Awstin (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Cadnant Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Cwrt Trefor (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Heol Gruffydd (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Conway Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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