Crime Rate in Pennard: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pennard

The total recorded crimes in Pennard, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pennard crime rate of 16.31 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (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: 2
  • East Cliff with total crimes: 1
  • Foxhole 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 May 2025 the Pennard has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 16.31 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pennard)CrimesRank (Pennard)CrimesRank (Pennard)
Castle498 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston166 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry117 31,732 31,538 3
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
Llangyfelach3 3260 3060 30
Mayals3 3151 3255 31

Pennard Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
October 20242
June 20244

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Pennard in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. East Cliff (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Foxhole Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Burrows Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pennard Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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