Clydach Swansea Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

September 2023 saw Clydach (Swansea) record a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 30% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This built-up area within Swansea, characterised by its proximity to the city centre and a mix of residential and commercial zones, experienced a sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62.5% of all reported crimes. Public order offences followed at 15%, with anti-social behaviour contributing 12.5%. The seasonal context of September—when schools and universities resume—may likely contribute to increased social interactions and associated tensions. The area's lower property crime rate compared to the UK average is notable, with burglary, vehicle crime, and criminal damage all significantly below national levels. This pattern could reflect the area's more compact layout, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes, or a combination of effective local policing and community engagement. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, shows a marked shift in the crime mix towards violent offences, which may require targeted interventions to address underlying social or environmental factors.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in September 2023 was a 108.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 12 to 25 incidents. This surge, which brings the category's rate to 3.5 per 1,000—28% above the UK average—contrasts sharply with the 69% reduction in burglary, which fell to one incident from zero. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 64.3%, though this category remains 48% below the UK average. The shift in crime mix highlights a growing emphasis on violent offences, which now constitute over two-thirds of all crimes reported. For residents, the 28% gap between local violence rates and the UK average may suggest a need for targeted community support initiatives. Other theft and criminal damage both fell by 75% and 83% respectively, though these categories remain significantly below the UK average. The contrast between violent crime trends and property crime reductions could indicate a combination of factors, such as seasonal transitions or changes in policing focus.

Clydach's crime rate in September 2023 (5.6 per 1,000) represents an 11.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.2 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 180 residents—a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in terms of population density. Daily crime counts averaged one incident per day, a figure that, while seemingly low, must be considered alongside the area's specific characteristics. The 30% gap between Clydach's rate and the UK average underscores the area's relatively safer profile, though this is tempered by the surge in violent offences. When scaled to the local population of 7,211, the 40 reported crimes translate to a manageable monthly burden, but the concentration of violent incidents raises questions about local dynamics. This comparison to the previous month and UK averages suggests that while overall crime trends are stabilising, the nature of incidents is evolving, requiring nuanced approaches to crime prevention and community engagement.