Clydach Swansea Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Clydach (Swansea), a built-up area within the city, recorded a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents in July 2023—26.5% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This places the area firmly in the safer half of the national crime distribution. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.8% of all crimes, a figure that is 32% below the UK average for this category. Vehicle crime, however, remains a standout concern, with a rate of 1.4 per 1,000—192% above the UK average. This disparity likely reflects Clydach's proximity to major roads or transport hubs, which may increase vulnerability to vehicle-related offences. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, contributed 15.9% of incidents but sits 30% below the UK average, possibly due to community policing efforts or a lower population density in the area. Seasonal factors played a role in shaping these trends: July, a peak summer month with schools out and festivals active, may have influenced patterns of outdoor activity and public spaces use. While the overall rate remains low, the sharp increase in vehicle crime and the UK-level disparity in this category suggest targeted interventions could help address local imbalances. The area's position as a compact, residential part of Swansea, rather than a commercial or industrial zone, likely contributes to its lower crime rates compared to larger urban centres.

July 2023 saw a dramatic 900% increase in vehicle crime, jumping from 1 to 10 incidents. This spike, while significant, remains 192% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent challenge in the area. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 65% compared to June, dropping from 20 to 7 cases, a decline that aligns with the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. The crime mix also shifted with violent crimes accounting for 31.8% of all incidents—though this rate is 32% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Bicycle theft doubled from zero to one incident, a change that may reflect seasonal patterns such as increased cycling during summer. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of local crime trends, where short-term spikes in specific categories can coexist with broader stability.

Clydach's crime rate in July 2023 rose slightly to 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 4.8% increase from the previous month's 5.8 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, contrasts with the broader UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, where Clydach remains 26.5% below. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with its built-up but relatively compact nature. When scaled to population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 164 residents underscores the area's generally safer profile compared to the UK average. This figure is particularly notable when considering Swansea's broader context as a city with diverse neighbourhoods, where Clydach's lower density and community-focused infrastructure may contribute to its comparatively lower crime rates. The 4.8% increase from June suggests temporary fluctuations, possibly linked to seasonal factors like increased outdoor activity or tourism, though no definitive causal link can be drawn without further analysis.