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 May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontlliew and Tircoed crime rate of 53.86 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% 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: 3
  • Pant-Y-Blodau 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 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 May 2025 the Pontlliew and Tircoed has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 53.86 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pontlliew and Tircoed)CrimesRank (Pontlliew and Tircoed)CrimesRank (Pontlliew and Tircoed)
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
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
Pennard8 2956 3150 32
Llangyfelach3 3260 3060 30
Mayals3 3151 3255 31

Pontlliew and Tircoed Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 202516
February 20251
January 202512
December 20248
November 202413
October 20242
September 202411
August 20246
July 20245
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20256
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 202411
July 20248
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
September 20243

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 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
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 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
Violence and sexual offences15
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
3. Pant-Y-Blodau (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Bron Afon (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Allt-Y-Graban Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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