Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA5 · Swansea
201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SA2 · Swansea
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sketty has less crime — 65 vs 201 incidents in April 2026.
Penderry recorded substantially more crime than Sketty in April 2026 — 201 incidents compared to 65, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Penderry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44) and Anti-social behaviour (21), while Sketty has more Public order (7) and Criminal damage & arson (7). Penderry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sketty is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sketty recorded fewer crimes than Penderry — 65 vs 201 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Sketty is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Penderry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Sketty had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sketty recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 201).