Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA6 · Swansea
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SA8 · Neath Port Talbot
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pontardawe has less crime — 47 vs 106 incidents in April 2026.
Morriston recorded notably higher crime than Pontardawe in April 2026 — 106 vs 47 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Morriston sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Pontardawe has more Other theft (7). 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, Pontardawe recorded fewer crimes than Morriston — 47 vs 106 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Pontardawe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Morriston saw higher rates of Public order while Pontardawe had more Other theft. Overall, Pontardawe recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 106).