Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA3 · Swansea
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA8 · Neath Port Talbot
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bishopston has less crime — 1 vs 41 incidents in February 2026.
Pontardawe recorded substantially more crime than Bishopston in February 2026 — 41 incidents compared to 1, a 41.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bishopston recorded fewer crimes than Pontardawe — 1 vs 41 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Bishopston is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Bishopston's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) while Pontardawe's was Violence & sexual offences (14 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.