Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA3 · Swansea
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA16 · Carmarthenshire
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bishopston has less crime — 13 vs 58 incidents in April 2026.
Cefn Sidan recorded substantially more crime than Bishopston in April 2026 — 58 incidents compared to 13, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bishopston sees higher rates of Public order (3) and Other theft (2), while Cefn Sidan has more Criminal damage & arson (8) and Anti-social behaviour (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bishopston recorded fewer crimes than Cefn Sidan — 13 vs 58 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Bishopston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bishopston saw higher rates of Public order and Other theft while Cefn Sidan had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bishopston recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 58).