Clydach (Swansea) Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,211 residents, Clydach (Swansea) recorded 31 crimes in April 2023, translating to a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 people. This figure is 42.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest rates in the country for this area. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) accounted for 41.9% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (6 incidents, 19.4%) and public order offences (3 incidents, 9.7%). The seasonal context of April—Easter and the transition into spring—may partly explain the distribution of crimes, as increased outdoor activity and school holidays can influence local dynamics. The lower-than-average rate could reflect the area’s character as a built-up district within Swansea, where community engagement and local initiatives may contribute to a relatively stable environment. However, direct causal links, and further analysis would be needed to explore potential factors such as policing strategies or socioeconomic conditions. Violent crimes in Clydach are 31% below the UK average, suggesting a marked divergence from national trends in this category.

April 2023 saw significant shifts in crime patterns within Clydach (Swansea). Vehicle crime surged by 100%, rising from one to two incidents, while bicycle theft and shoplifting each doubled from zero to one. These increases may reflect seasonal factors, such as warmer weather encouraging more outdoor activity and potentially greater exposure of vehicles and bikes to theft. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply by 62.5%, from eight to three incidents, and anti-social behaviour decreased by 40%, from 10 to six. The drop in anti-social behaviour could be linked to the Easter holiday period, which may have reduced late-night gatherings in public spaces. The crime mix also shows a notable shift: while violent crimes (41.9% of total) remain the most common category, property-related offences such as vehicle crime and shoplifting are growing in prominence. In contrast, Clydach’s violent crime rate—1.8 per 1,000—stands 31% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, indicating a starkly lower risk of violence compared to the national profile. Residents may find the rise in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for heightened vigilance in securing vehicles during the spring months.

Clydach’s crime rate in April 2023 (4.3 per 1,000) was 3.2% lower than the previous month’s rate of 4.4, reflecting a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period—a rate that, while modest, underscores the local impact of even small numbers in a relatively small population. When scaled to the community, the monthly exposure figure reveals that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 233 residents in April, a statistic that provides context for the likelihood of encountering crime in daily life. For comparison, the UK average crime rate is 7.5 per 1,000, meaning Clydach’s residents face a significantly lower risk of being involved in a crime than the national average. This disparity is most pronounced in categories such as violence and sexual offences, which are 31% below the UK rate, and anti-social behaviour, which is 32% below. However, the data also highlights exceptions: 'other crime' in Clydach is 131% above the UK average, suggesting potential gaps in local reporting or unique challenges in this category. These comparisons illustrate how Clydach’s crime profile diverges from the national picture, with both strengths and areas requiring further attention.