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Crime in Sketty

Sketty had 153 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 55.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 57th of 80 Swansea areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 29% below the middle Swansea area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

SA2, Swansea · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Sketty

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55.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
57 of 80Swansea rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common68 in 3 months

Month by month

50 Mar 41 Apr 48 May 43 Jun 61 Jul 49 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6844%
public order2114%
criminal damage128%
anti-social behaviour117%
theft96%
vehicle crime85%
burglary64%
drugs53%

Sketty against Swansea

TypeSketty per 1,000Middle Swansea areaChange
Violence24.527.1▲ 10%
Burglary2.21.8–
Vehicle crime2.93.2–
Anti-social behaviour48.3–
Theft and robbery4.75–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Uplands120.4▲ 2%
Brynmill91.1▲ 2%
Singleton79.5▲ 9%
Penyrheol70.5▲ 2%
Carnglas63.4▼ 6%
Tycoch61.4▲ 7%
Sketty55.2▲ 10%
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 Sketty a safe area?

Sketty had about 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 57 of 80 Swansea areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sketty?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (68), followed by public order (21) and criminal damage (12).