Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA6 · Swansea
133
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SA5 · Swansea
198
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Morriston has less crime — 133 vs 198 incidents in February 2026.
Penderry saw somewhat more crime than Morriston in February 2026 (198 vs 133 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Morriston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Penderry has more Shoplifting (37). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Morriston recorded fewer crimes than Penderry — 133 vs 198 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Penderry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Morriston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Penderry had more Shoplifting. Overall, Morriston recorded fewer total crimes (133 vs 198).