Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA3 · Swansea
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA5 · Swansea
201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bishopston has less crime — 13 vs 201 incidents in April 2026.
Penderry recorded substantially more crime than Bishopston in April 2026 — 201 incidents compared to 13, a 15.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bishopston sees higher rates of Public order (3) and Other theft (2), while Penderry has more Shoplifting (44) and Anti-social behaviour (21). Bishopston is below the national average while Penderry is above, making Bishopston the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bishopston recorded fewer crimes than Penderry — 13 vs 201 incidents. That is 94% 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 Penderry had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bishopston recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 201).