Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA1 · Swansea
469
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SA2 · Swansea
78
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sketty has less crime — 78 vs 469 incidents in February 2026.
Landore recorded substantially more crime than Sketty in February 2026 — 469 incidents compared to 78, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Landore sees higher rates of Shoplifting (61) and Anti-social behaviour (52), while Sketty has more Criminal damage & arson (8) and Other theft (6). Landore sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sketty is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sketty recorded fewer crimes than Landore — 78 vs 469 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Sketty is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Landore saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Sketty had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Sketty recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 469).