Crime Rate in Pennard: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pennard

The total recorded crimes in Pennard, Swansea, UK in July 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pennard crime rate of 12.23 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 Pennard, encompassing approximately 490 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pennard Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1
  • Kittle Green with total crimes: 1
  • Easterfield Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Pennard?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Pennard demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swansea average, with 56 crimes compared to 810.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pennard recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Pennard had fewer crimes than the Swansea average, with 50 crimes compared to 742. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pennard recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pennard Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pennard has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 12.23 ranking 29th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Pennard crimes were 56. The crime rate of Pennard in 2024 was 114.19 (year) or 9.52 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pennard were around 50 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.96 (year) or 8.50 (month) ranking 32 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pennard)CrimesRank (Pennard)CrimesRank (Pennard)
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
Pen-clawdd8 27116 2786 27
Fairwood5 3183 2970 28
Bishopston6 2886 2865 29
Llangyfelach5 3060 3060 30
Mayals3 3251 3255 31

Pennard 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 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences 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 (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other crime (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
October 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Pennard in July 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Public order1
2. Kittle Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Easterfield Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Meadowcroft (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Pennard Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pennard Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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