Crime Rate in Penllergaer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penllergaer

The total recorded crimes in Penllergaer, Swansea, UK in July 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penllergaer crime rate of 11.25 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 Penllergaer, encompassing approximately 1,244 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Penllergaer Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Dewi Sant with total crimes: 3
  • Morgan Close with total crimes: 2
  • Heol-Yr-Eos with total crimes: 1

How safe is Penllergaer?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Penllergaer demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swansea average, with 172 crimes compared to 810.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Penllergaer recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Penllergaer had fewer crimes than the Swansea average, with 153 crimes compared to 742. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Penllergaer recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Penllergaer Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Penllergaer has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 11.25 ranking 26th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Penllergaer crimes were 172. The crime rate of Penllergaer in 2024 was 138.19 (year) or 11.52 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penllergaer were around 153 crimes with yearly crime rate of 122.92 (year) or 10.24 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penllergaer)CrimesRank (Penllergaer)CrimesRank (Penllergaer)
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
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

Penllergaer 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 7 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20252
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Penllergaer in July 2025

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

1. Heol Dewi Sant (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Morgan Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Heol-Yr-Eos (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. Mount Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Plas-Y-Fforest (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Keepers Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Ffordd Dillwyn-Llewellyn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Oak Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Elm Tree Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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