Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA3 · Swansea
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA5 · Swansea
198
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bishopston has less crime — 1 vs 198 incidents in February 2026.
Penderry recorded substantially more crime than Bishopston in February 2026 — 198 incidents compared to 1, a 198.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bishopston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1), while Penderry has more Violence & sexual offences (81) and Shoplifting (37). Bishopston is below the national average while Penderry is above, making Bishopston the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bishopston recorded fewer crimes than Penderry — 1 vs 198 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Bishopston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bishopston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Penderry had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Bishopston recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 198).