Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA7 · Swansea
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA2 · Swansea
78
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Llansamlet has less crime — 51 vs 78 incidents in February 2026.
Sketty recorded notably higher crime than Llansamlet in February 2026 — 78 vs 51 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llansamlet sees higher rates of Drugs (7) and Anti-social behaviour (6), while Sketty has more Criminal damage & arson (8) and Other theft (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Llansamlet recorded fewer crimes than Sketty — 51 vs 78 incidents. That is 35% 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 Sketty had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Llansamlet recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 78).