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Crime in Pentre-chwyth

Pentre-chwyth had 100 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 100.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 29% above the middle Swansea area. Crime was down 21% on the three months before.

SA1, Swansea · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Pentre-chwyth

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100.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
-21%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common23 in 3 months

Month by month

42 Mar 37 Apr 47 May 28 Jun 32 Jul 40 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2323%
shoplifting1919%
anti-social behaviour1717%
public order1414%
criminal damage99%
weapons66%
theft33%
drugs33%

Pentre-chwyth against Swansea

TypePentre-chwyth per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence23.227.1▼ 47%
Burglary21.8–
Vehicle crime13.2–
Anti-social behaviour17.18.3–
Theft and robbery55–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Foxhole246.3▲ 24%
Hafod178.5▲ 29%
Plasmarl166.8▲ 12%
Landore119.1▲ 22%
Pentre-chwyth100.7▼ 21%
Bon-y-maen78.1▲ 9%
Pentre'r-Gaseg67.7▼ 5%
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 Pentre-chwyth a safe area?

Pentre-chwyth had about 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Pentre-chwyth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (23), followed by shoplifting (19) and anti-social behaviour (17).