Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA5 · Swansea
198
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SA8 · Neath Port Talbot
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pontardawe has less crime — 41 vs 198 incidents in February 2026.
Penderry recorded substantially more crime than Pontardawe in February 2026 — 198 incidents compared to 41, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Penderry sees higher rates of Public order (20), while Pontardawe has more Anti-social behaviour (6). Penderry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Pontardawe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Pontardawe recorded fewer crimes than Penderry — 41 vs 198 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Pontardawe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Penderry saw higher rates of Public order while Pontardawe had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Pontardawe recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 198).