Crime Rate in Sketty: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sketty

The total recorded crimes in Sketty, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sketty crime rate of 2.16 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 Sketty, encompassing approximately 27,346 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-13.51% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sketty Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clyne Court with total crimes: 8
  • Mandinam Park with total crimes: 5
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sketty?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Sketty reported a higher crime volume than the Swansea average, with 914 crimes compared to 810. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sketty witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Sketty experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swansea average, with 819 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sketty witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swansea, Sketty has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Sketty Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sketty has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 13th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Sketty crimes were 914. The crime rate of Sketty in 2024 was 33.42 (year) or 2.79 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sketty were around 819 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.95 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

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

Sketty Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 425 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202537
March 202534
February 202524
January 202529
December 202424
November 202430
October 202446
September 202425
August 202425
July 202431
June 202456
May 202432

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20259
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 202417
October 202411
September 20247
August 202410
July 202412
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
August 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sketty in May 2025

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

1. Clyne Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Mandinam Park (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
5. A4118 (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Awel Y Mor (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Glyn Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Spinney (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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