Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA4 · Swansea
53
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA2 · Swansea
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Gorseinon has less crime — 53 vs 65 incidents in April 2026.
Sketty saw somewhat more crime than Gorseinon in April 2026 (65 vs 53 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gorseinon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (10), while Sketty has more Criminal damage & arson (7). 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, Gorseinon recorded fewer crimes than Sketty — 53 vs 65 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Gorseinon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gorseinon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Sketty had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Gorseinon recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 65).