Crime Rate in Pontarddulais: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontarddulais

The total recorded crimes in Pontarddulais, Swansea, UK in July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontarddulais crime rate of 10.91 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 Pontarddulais, encompassing approximately 4,398 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Pontarddulais Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Michael'S Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Llys Morfa with total crimes: 4

How safe is Pontarddulais?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Pontarddulais demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swansea average, with 533 crimes compared to 810.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pontarddulais recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Pontarddulais had fewer crimes than the Swansea average, with 465 crimes compared to 742. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pontarddulais recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pontarddulais Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pontarddulais has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 10.91 ranking 15th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Pontarddulais crimes were 533. The crime rate of Pontarddulais in 2024 was 121.17 (year) or 10.10 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pontarddulais were around 465 crimes with yearly crime rate of 105.72 (year) or 8.81 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pontarddulais)CrimesRank (Pontarddulais)CrimesRank (Pontarddulais)
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
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

Pontarddulais 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 202523
April 202516
March 202512
February 202512
January 202518
December 202410
November 202422
October 202418
September 202417
August 202420

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20256
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 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
February 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Pontarddulais in July 2025

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

1. St Michael'S Avenue (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Church Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Llys Morfa (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Clos Pen Pant (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Plasgwyn (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Llys-Gwyn Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Caecerrig Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Twyniago (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oakfield Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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