Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA5 · Swansea
198
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SA2 · Swansea
78
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sketty has less crime — 78 vs 198 incidents in February 2026.
Penderry recorded substantially more crime than Sketty in February 2026 — 198 incidents compared to 78, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Penderry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Public order (20), while Sketty has more Criminal damage & arson (8) and Other theft (6). 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 February 2026 Police data, Sketty recorded fewer crimes than Penderry — 78 vs 198 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Sketty is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Penderry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Sketty had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Sketty recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 198).