Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA7 · Swansea
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA5 · Swansea
201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Llansamlet has less crime — 80 vs 201 incidents in April 2026.
Penderry recorded substantially more crime than Llansamlet in April 2026 — 201 incidents compared to 80, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llansamlet sees higher rates of Other theft (8), while Penderry has more Shoplifting (44). Llansamlet is below the national average while Penderry is above, making Llansamlet the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Llansamlet recorded fewer crimes than Penderry — 80 vs 201 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Llansamlet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Llansamlet saw higher rates of Other theft while Penderry had more Shoplifting. Overall, Llansamlet recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 201).