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Crime in Pontarddulais

Pontarddulais had 125 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 50.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 61st of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 36% below the middle Swansea area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

SA4, Swansea · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Pontarddulais

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50.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
61 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common43 in 3 months

Month by month

47 Mar 39 Apr 44 May 52 Jun 29 Jul 44 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Pontarddulais. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4334%
anti-social behaviour2117%
public order1512%
vehicle crime97%
other crime97%
criminal damage97%
shoplifting76%
theft65%

Pontarddulais against Swansea

TypePontarddulais per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence17.227.1▼ 12%
Burglary1.21.8–
Vehicle crime3.63.2–
Anti-social behaviour8.48.3▲ 62%
Theft and robbery2.45▼ 50%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Gorseinon57.4▼ 5%
Pontarddulais50.1▼ 4%
Llangennech49.3▼ 18%
Penllergaer48▲ 10%
Hendy35.5▼ 23%
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 Pontarddulais a safe area?

Pontarddulais had about 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 61 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Pontarddulais?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (43), followed by anti-social behaviour (21) and public order (15).