Clydach (Swansea) Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Clydach (Swansea) recorded a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents in June 2023, placing it 31.8% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This performance contrasts with broader UK trends, where anti-social behaviour typically accounts for less than a third of all crimes. In Clydach, however, anti-social behaviour dominated the crime picture, contributing 47.6% of all reported incidents — a stark departure from the UK average of 17.1% (1.5 per 1,000). The area’s crime profile reflects a combination of local demographics and seasonal rhythms, with the start of summer likely influencing patterns of public activity. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 28.6% of crimes, significantly below the UK average of 34.1% (2.9 per 1,000), suggesting a lower prevalence of violent crime in this built-up area compared to the national picture. Public order offences, at 7.1% of total crimes, also fell below the UK average of 8.2% (0.7 per 1,000), pointing to a more orderly environment in Clydach during this period. The seasonal context of June — longer days and the early stages of tourism in Swansea — may have influenced these patterns, with increased foot traffic in local areas potentially contributing to anti-social behaviour incidents. However, the area’s relatively low property crime rate, with only 5 such offences reported, indicates a lower incidence of theft and burglary compared to the UK average. This suggests that Clydach’s built-up character, with stronger community oversight or local policing efforts, may be playing a role in maintaining lower property crime levels. The data illustrates a crime picture where anti-social behaviour remains the primary concern, but overall safety metrics appear to be improving compared to the UK average. As the summer progresses, continued monitoring of these trends will be important to understand how seasonal factors and local initiatives interact to shape crime patterns.

June 2023 saw a 23.3% increase in Clydach’s crime rate compared to the previous month, rising from 4.7 to 5.8 per 1,000 residents. This uptick was driven primarily by a surge in non-violent crime categories: other crime, burglary, and shoplifting each doubled from zero to two incidents, marking a 100% increase for each category. These rises, while statistically significant, remain low in absolute terms, with only two incidents across these categories. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7%, dropping from six to two incidents, likely reflecting seasonal shifts as summer activities may reduce opportunities for such offences. The breakdown of crime types reveals a striking divergence from national trends: anti-social behaviour in Clydach was 89% above the UK average (2.8 vs 1.5 per 1,000), indicating a localised challenge that may relate to the built-up area’s density and social dynamics. In contrast, violence and sexual offences were 42% below the UK average (1.7 vs 2.9 per 1,000), suggesting that while violence remains a concern, its incidence is comparatively lower here. Public order offences also fell 40% below the UK average (0.4 vs 0.7 per 1,000), reinforcing the idea that Clydach’s crime profile is shaped by specific local factors. For residents, the most immediately relevant finding is the doubling of shoplifting incidents — a 100% increase from zero to one case — which, while small in number, highlights the need for continued vigilance in retail areas during peak summer months.

Clydach’s crime rate in June 2023 (5.8 per 1,000) marked a 23.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.7 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend over a short period. When contextualised against daily crime figures, this translates to an average of one reported crime per day in the built-up area — a figure that, while seemingly low, underscores the concentrated nature of incidents in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 172 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when compared to the UK average, highlights Clydach’s generally safer environment. With a population of 7,211, this means that the majority of residents (approximately 98.6%) did not experience any crime during June. However, the 23.3% monthly increase, though modest in absolute terms, raises questions about what might have shifted in the local landscape. The built-up character of Clydach, situated within Swansea, may mean that crime is more concentrated in specific areas, such as the town centre or residential corridors, rather than being spread evenly across the population. The contrast between Clydach’s crime rate and the UK average also becomes clearer when considering the area’s population density: while the UK average includes both urban and rural areas, Clydach’s crime statistics are likely influenced by its proximity to Swansea’s broader infrastructure and services. This comparison suggests that local factors — such as community engagement, policing strategies, or seasonal events — may be playing a more significant role in shaping crime trends than broader national patterns. For residents, the key takeaway is that while the overall crime rate remains low, the 23.3% increase from May to June indicates a need for continued awareness and proactive measures to address emerging trends.