Safest Areas in Swansea 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bishopston (SA3) recorded the lowest crime rate in Swansea, with 13 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Landore (SA1) recorded 654 crimes in the same period — more than 50x the crime count of the safest area. The 7 postcode areas analysed in Swansea span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, public order is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Public order
13
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
53
crimes
3
Sketty SA2
Violence & sexual offences
65
crimes
4
Violence & sexual offences
80
crimes
5
Violence & sexual offences
106
crimes
6
Violence & sexual offences
201
crimes
7
Violence & sexual offences
654
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Violence & sexual offences
654
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
201
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
106
crimes
4
Violence & sexual offences
80
crimes
5
Sketty SA2
Violence & sexual offences
65
crimes
6
Violence & sexual offences
53
crimes
7
Public order
13
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Swansea?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bishopston (SA3) is the safest area in Swansea, recording 13 crimes — 92% fewer than the average across the 7 areas analysed. Public order was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Swansea?

Landore (SA1) recorded the most crime in Swansea in April 2026, with 654 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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