Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA6 · Swansea
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SA5 · Swansea
201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Morriston has less crime — 106 vs 201 incidents in April 2026.
Penderry recorded notably higher crime than Morriston in April 2026 — 201 vs 106 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Morriston sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Penderry has more Shoplifting (44). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Morriston recorded fewer crimes than Penderry — 106 vs 201 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Penderry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Morriston saw higher rates of Public order while Penderry had more Shoplifting. Overall, Morriston recorded fewer total crimes (106 vs 201).