Clydach (Swansea) Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Clydach (Swansea) maintained a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents in January 2024, placing it 58.1% below the UK average of 7.4. This continued trend of lower-than-national crime levels reflects the area’s distinct character as a built-up district within Swansea, where community cohesion and established infrastructure may contribute to reduced incidents. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 50% of total crimes (11 incidents), though this marked a 45% decrease from December’s 20 cases. Anti-social behaviour followed at 27.3% (6 cases), and public order offences at 9.1% (2 cases), illustrating a focus on interpersonal conflicts over property crimes. Seasonal factors likely played a role in these patterns: January’s post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail activity may have curtailed opportunities for certain crimes, particularly those tied to outdoor spaces or commercial areas. The area’s overall crime profile suggests a balance between active policing and community engagement, though the relatively low property crime rate (3 total) indicates that residential and commercial premises remain less targeted compared to national trends. This contrast with UK averages—where violence and sexual offences average 2.6 per 1,000 (42% below Clydach’s rate)—highlights the area’s unique dynamics, influenced by local demographics or socioeconomic factors. As the month progressed, the absence of major holidays or events may have further stabilised crime levels, reinforcing the area’s position as a comparatively low-risk environment within Wales.

January 2024 saw a 45% reduction in violence and sexual offences compared to December, with 11 cases recorded versus 20 in the prior month. This decline, despite a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour (from 0 to 6 cases) and public order offences (from 1 to 2 cases), suggests a shift in crime dynamics. The most notable decrease was in criminal damage and arson, which fell 80% from 5 to 1 incident—a stark contrast to the 100% rise in anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences in Clydach (1.5 per 1,000) were 42% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) was 19% below the UK rate of 1.0 per 1,000. This divergence from national trends may indicate effective local initiatives or environmental factors, such as the area’s built-up nature reducing opportunities for vandalism. Residents may find the 3.1 crime rate (22 total incidents) particularly reassuring, as it translates to roughly one crime per 328 residents over the month—a figure significantly lower than the UK’s 1-in-136 residents average. The mix of crime types also highlights a focus on interpersonal conflicts rather than property crime, with only 3 property-related incidents reported. These figures underscore Clydach’s ability to maintain lower crime levels despite broader UK trends, though the rise in anti-social behaviour warrants monitoring for potential long-term impacts.

Clydach’s crime rate in January 2024 (3.1 per 1,000 residents) marked a 31.3% decrease from December’s 4.4 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that appears modest when contextualised against Swansea’s broader urban environment. When scaled to population, the monthly exposure of 1-in-328 residents encountering a crime is lower than the UK average of 1-in-136, indicating a significantly safer local environment. This disparity is amplified when considering the breakdown of crime types: Clydach’s violence and sexual offences rate (1.5 per 1,000) was 42% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) was 19% below national levels. These figures suggest that local factors—such as community policing efforts or demographic characteristics—may be playing a role in mitigating certain crime categories. The relatively low property crime rate (3 total incidents) further contrasts with UK averages, where property crimes typically constitute a larger share of overall crime statistics. For residents, this means a lower likelihood of encountering burglary, vehicle crime, or theft compared to other parts of the UK. However, the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour from December raises questions about whether transient factors, such as seasonal shifts in social activity, are influencing this category. While the overall trend remains positive, this anomaly underscores the need for continued vigilance in addressing emerging patterns.