Clydach Swansea Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Clydach (Swansea) maintained a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents in December 2023, 38.9% below the UK average of 7.2. This figure highlights the area's consistently lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks, a trend that may be partly attributed to its built-up urban character and targeted policing efforts. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62.5% of total crimes, a share significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). This concentration of violent crime contrasts with the area's low rates for property crimes, including shoplifting (80% below UK average) and burglary (71% below). The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, extended dark evenings, and empty homes over the holidays—may have influenced patterns, particularly in violent crime. However, the overall rate remains well within the lower range for urban areas, suggesting that local initiatives or community factors may contribute to this sustained performance. The breakdown also reveals an anomaly in possession of weapons, which was 400% above the UK average, a figure that warrants closer examination within the context of local demographics and policing priorities.

December 2023 witnessed a 150% surge in criminal damage and arson cases, rising from 2 to 5 incidents—a sharp increase that may partly reflect seasonal factors like holiday-related vandalism. Shoplifting and burglary both doubled from zero to one incident each, an unusual spike that contrasts with the 80% below UK average for shoplifting. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, a decline that aligns with typical December patterns in areas with reduced public gatherings. Violence and sexual offences, though 7% above the UK average, remain the dominant category, accounting for 62.5% of total crimes. This mix suggests a combination of local dynamics and broader seasonal trends, with the area's built-up character potentially influencing both violent and property crime patterns.

Clydach's crime rate rose 52.6% from 2.9 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents between November and December 2023, marking the first monthly increase in the year. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 225 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the built-up area's population of 7,211. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day across the month, a rate that aligns with typical seasonal patterns in similar urban centres. While this increase is notable, it remains significantly below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the rise, Clydach's residents face a crime risk far lower than the national average, suggesting local factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—may contribute to sustained low-level crime despite the monthly fluctuation.