Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA1 · Swansea
654
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SA2 · Swansea
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sketty has less crime — 65 vs 654 incidents in April 2026.
Landore recorded substantially more crime than Sketty in April 2026 — 654 incidents compared to 65, a 10.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Landore sees higher rates of Shoplifting (110) and Anti-social behaviour (86), while Sketty has more Public order (7) and Criminal damage & arson (7). 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 April 2026 Police data, Sketty recorded fewer crimes than Landore — 65 vs 654 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Sketty is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Landore saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Sketty had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sketty recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 654).