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 March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontlliew and Tircoed crime rate of 79.63 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (1500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Pontlliew and Tircoed Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol-Y-Twyn with total crimes: 5
  • Swansea Road with total crimes: 3
  • Clos Sant Teilo with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Pontlliew and Tircoed has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 79.63 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swansea)CrimesRank (Swansea)CrimesRank (Swansea)
Castle457 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston188 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry134 31,732 31,538 3
Uplands105 61,199 61,213 4
Waterfront100 71,330 4882 8
Cockett122 41,157 7965 7
Mynydd-bach111 5994 81,185 5
Llansamlet97 81,270 51,163 6
Townhill88 10915 10857 9
Clydach91 9987 9738 13
Sketty64 13914 11819 10
Gorseinon and Penyrheol73 12896 12788 11
Landore83 11771 14672 14
Bôn-y-maen45 14815 13761 12
St Thomas44 15771 15632 15
Cwmbwrla43 16652 16595 16
West Cross40 17591 17468 17
Pontarddulais23 20533 18465 18
Llwchwr38 18417 19443 19
Gowerton21 21365 20389 20
Mumbles19 22354 21317 21
Waunarlwydd12 25244 23275 22
Dunvant and Killay15 24222 24266 23
Penllergaer16 23172 25153 25
Gower7 30141 26125 26
Pen-clawdd11 26116 2786 27
Fairwood11 2783 2970 28
Bishopston8 2986 2865 29
Pennard9 2856 3150 32
Llangyfelach7 3160 3060 30
Mayals3 3251 3255 31

Pontlliew and Tircoed Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20251
January 202512
December 20248
November 202413
October 20242
September 202411
August 20246
July 20245
June 202418
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
September 202410
August 20246
June 202424
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242
April 20246

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 202411
July 20248
June 202418
May 202410
April 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20243
May 20243

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20243

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Pontlliew and Tircoed in March 2025

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

1. Heol-Y-Twyn (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Swansea Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Clos Sant Teilo (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons3
4. Maes Sant Teilo (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Pant-Y-Blodau (Map)
Total3
Public order3
7. Llysgwyn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Ffordd Y Goedwig (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Allt-Y-Graban Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. Heol Pant-Y-Lliw (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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