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Crime in Penllergaer

Penllergaer had 43 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 48 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 63rd of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% below the middle Swansea area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

SA4, Swansea · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Penllergaer

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48crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
63 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Mar 9 Apr 16 May 12 Jun 14 Jul 17 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Penllergaer. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1944%
public order716%
criminal damage716%
anti-social behaviour37%
vehicle crime25%
other crime12%
theft12%
robbery12%

Penllergaer against Swansea

TypePenllergaer per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence21.227.1▼ 17%
Burglary1.11.8–
Vehicle crime2.23.2–
Anti-social behaviour3.48.3–
Theft and robbery2.25–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fforest-fach127.7▼ 6%
Llewitha111.5▼ 19%
Blaen-Y-Maes99.6▲ 11%
Gorseinon57.4▼ 5%
Penllergaer48▲ 10%
Garden Village44.2▼ 10%
Tircoed16.3▲ 13%
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 Penllergaer a safe area?

Penllergaer had about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 63 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Penllergaer?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (19), followed by public order (7) and criminal damage (7).