Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA7 · Swansea
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA8 · Neath Port Talbot
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pontardawe has less crime — 41 vs 51 incidents in February 2026.
Llansamlet saw somewhat more crime than Pontardawe in February 2026 (51 vs 41 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llansamlet sees higher rates of Drugs (7), while Pontardawe has more Shoplifting (5). 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, Pontardawe recorded fewer crimes than Llansamlet — 41 vs 51 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Pontardawe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Llansamlet saw higher rates of Drugs while Pontardawe had more Shoplifting. Overall, Pontardawe recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 51).