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Crime in Penlan

Penlan had 260 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 108.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% above the middle Swansea area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

SA5, Swansea · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Penlan

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108.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common102 in 3 months

Month by month

108 Mar 79 Apr 90 May 77 Jun 94 Jul 89 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Penlan. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10239%
public order4517%
anti-social behaviour4116%
criminal damage2811%
vehicle crime125%
theft83%
burglary73%
other crime62%

Penlan against Swansea

TypePenlan per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence42.727.1▼ 23%
Burglary2.91.8–
Vehicle crime53.20%
Anti-social behaviour17.28.3▲ 17%
Theft and robbery550%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Portmead116.3▲ 10%
Penlan108.8▼ 6%
Blaen-Y-Maes99.6▲ 11%
Caereithin92.6▼ 10%
Ravenhill85.7▼ 8%
Gendros85.3▼ 10%
Tre-boeth77.3▼ 16%
See every Swansea area ranked on the crime in Swansea page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Penlan a safe area?

Penlan had about 108.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Penlan?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (102), followed by public order (45) and anti-social behaviour (41).