Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA4 · Swansea
54
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA2 · Swansea
78
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Gorseinon has less crime — 54 vs 78 incidents in February 2026.
Sketty saw somewhat more crime than Gorseinon in February 2026 (78 vs 54 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gorseinon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7), while Sketty has more Criminal damage & arson (8). 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, Gorseinon recorded fewer crimes than Sketty — 54 vs 78 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Gorseinon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gorseinon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Sketty had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Gorseinon recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 78).