Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA5 · Swansea
201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SA8 · Neath Port Talbot
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pontardawe has less crime — 47 vs 201 incidents in April 2026.
Penderry recorded substantially more crime than Pontardawe in April 2026 — 201 incidents compared to 47, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Penderry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Pontardawe has more Other theft (7). 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 April 2026 Police data, Pontardawe recorded fewer crimes than Penderry — 47 vs 201 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Pontardawe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Penderry saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Pontardawe had more Other theft. Overall, Pontardawe recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 201).