Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA7 · Swansea
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA5 · Swansea
198
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Llansamlet has less crime — 51 vs 198 incidents in February 2026.
Penderry recorded substantially more crime than Llansamlet in February 2026 — 198 incidents compared to 51, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llansamlet sees higher rates of Drugs (7) and Anti-social behaviour (6), while Penderry has more Shoplifting (37) and Public order (20). Llansamlet is below the national average while Penderry is above, making Llansamlet the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Llansamlet recorded fewer crimes than Penderry — 51 vs 198 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Llansamlet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Llansamlet saw higher rates of Drugs and Anti-social behaviour while Penderry had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Llansamlet recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 198).