Clydach Swansea Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Clydach (Swansea) maintained a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 61.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This marked disparity highlights the area's unique crime profile, where violent crime overwhelmingly dominates the landscape. Of the 21 total incidents recorded, 14 were classified as violence and sexual offences, accounting for 66.7% of all crimes. This stark contrast with property crime, which contributed only 4.8% of incidents, suggests a focus on personal safety concerns rather than theft or vandalism. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and increasingly dark evenings—may have influenced these patterns. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.6 per 1,000, Clydach's rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 27% below that benchmark, indicating a relatively safer environment for residents in this category. However, the low overall crime rate also raises questions about the area's character. As a built-up part of Swansea, Clydach's compact nature may limit opportunities for certain crimes, while its proximity to larger urban centres could mean residents are more aware of crime prevention measures. The absence of significant property crime trends, despite the UK average for vehicle crime being 80% lower, suggests local factors such as limited vehicle density or targeted policing could be at play. This balance between violent and property crime underscores the need for tailored approaches to community safety, particularly as seasonal events like Bonfire Night continue to shape crime patterns in the coming months.

November 2023 saw a 60% drop in anti-social behaviour cases, falling from five to two, the largest single-category reduction. Violent crimes, which accounted for 66.7% of total incidents, declined by 12.5% compared to October. This stark contrast with property crime (4.8% of total incidents) suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced daylight hours and Bonfire Night events. Violence and sexual offences in Clydach were 27% below the UK average, a significant deviation that may reflect the area's community dynamics or policing strategies. The absence of a rise in property crimes, despite the UK average for vehicle crime being 80% lower, indicates that local factors—such as limited commercial activity or effective local enforcement—may be keeping property-related incidents at bay. For residents, the consistent focus on violent crime underscores the importance of community safety initiatives in maintaining this trend.

Clydach's crime rate in November 2023 (2.9 per 1,000 residents) marked a 36.5% decrease from the previous month's 4.6 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-343 residents illustrates the relatively low frequency of crime in Clydach compared to other areas. This is particularly notable given the UK's average rate of 7.5 per 1,000, which is more than double Clydach's figure. The local context suggests that community-focused policing efforts, combined with the area's compact built-up nature, may contribute to this lower exposure. However, the lack of specific interventions mentioned in the data means these are speculative observations. The comparison underscores Clydach's position as a safer area within Swansea, though the month-on-month decline also highlights the volatility of crime patterns in smaller urban pockets.