Crime Rate in Pontlliew and Tircoed: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontlliew and Tircoed

The total recorded crimes in Pontlliew and Tircoed, Swansea, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontlliew and Tircoed crime rate of 103.04 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 Pontlliew and Tircoed, encompassing approximately 427 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Pontlliew and Tircoed Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhyd-Y-Pandy Road with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4

How safe is Pontlliew and Tircoed?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Pontlliew and Tircoed demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swansea average, with 289 crimes compared to 810.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pontlliew and Tircoed recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Pontlliew and Tircoed had fewer crimes than the Swansea average, with 264 crimes compared to 742. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pontlliew and Tircoed recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pontlliew and Tircoed Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pontlliew and Tircoed has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 103.04 ranking 18th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Pontlliew and Tircoed crimes were 289. The crime rate of Pontlliew and Tircoed in 2024 was 676.81 (year) or 56.40 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pontlliew and Tircoed were around 264 crimes with yearly crime rate of 618.27 (year) or 51.52 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pontlliew and Tircoed)CrimesRank (Pontlliew and Tircoed)CrimesRank (Pontlliew and Tircoed)
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
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

Pontlliew and Tircoed Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202519
May 20251
April 20255
March 20256
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 202411

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
January 20251
September 20243

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 202519
April 202514
March 202516
February 20251
January 202512
December 20248
November 202413
October 20242
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 1 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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20243

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202563
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
September 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20244
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 3 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
December 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Pontlliew and Tircoed in July 2025

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

1. Rhyd-Y-Pandy Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order6
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary3
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Llysgwyn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
7. Woodfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Heol-Y-Twyn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Carmel Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Bryn Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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