Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA12 · Neath Port Talbot
109
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SA2 · Swansea
78
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sketty has less crime — 78 vs 109 incidents in February 2026.
Baglan saw somewhat more crime than Sketty in February 2026 (109 vs 78 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Baglan sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Sketty has more Criminal damage & arson (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sketty recorded fewer crimes than Baglan — 78 vs 109 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Sketty is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Baglan saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sketty had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sketty recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 109).