Clydach (Swansea) Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Clydach (Swansea) continues to demonstrate a significantly lower crime rate than the UK average, with a recorded rate of 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in July 2024 — 28.6% below the national figure of 8.4 per 1,000. This performance contrasts sharply with broader UK trends, particularly in categories such as public order and other crime, where Clydach's figures diverge meaningfully from the national profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 39.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.3%) and public order offences (16.3%). These figures align with the seasonal context of July, a peak summer month marked by festivals, outdoor events, and school holidays, which may partly explain the elevated proportion of violence and public order offences. The relatively low burglary rate (2.3% of total crimes) and shoplifting rate (4.7% of total crimes) — both significantly below UK averages — suggest a community profile that may be less prone to property-related crime compared to other areas. The absence of significant spikes in vehicle crime or theft from the person further supports the notion that Clydach's built-up area within Swansea is not a typical hotbed for such offences, due to its proximity to Swansea's urban core and the associated policing presence. However, the higher-than-average rates for public order offences (56% above UK average) and 'other crime' (135% above UK average) highlight specific challenges that warrant closer attention, particularly as these categories may include less common or emerging forms of misconduct that require targeted interventions.

July 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with 'other crime' experiencing a 100% month-on-month increase, rising from zero to three incidents. This surge, while statistically significant, remains an isolated spike that does not yet suggest a broader trend. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 21.4%, increasing from 14 to 17 incidents, a shift that may be linked to the summer season and increased social activity in the area. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 30%, decreasing from 10 to 7 incidents — a decline that could reflect the effectiveness of local policing efforts or the temporary reduction in large gatherings during the month. The breakdown of crime types also reveals striking contrasts with UK averages: while public order offences are 56% above the national rate, shoplifting is 56% below, and burglary is 68% below. These divergences highlight the unique character of Clydach's built-up area, where the lower prevalence of property crime may be offset by challenges in managing public order. For residents, the most immediately relevant finding is the 21.4% increase in violence and sexual offences, which suggests a need for continued community engagement and targeted policing strategies during peak summer months.

Clydach's crime rate in July 2024 (6.0 per 1,000 residents) represents a 7.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.6 per 1,000 — a moderate upward shift that does not yet indicate a long-term trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while seemingly low, must be contextualised within the local population of 7,211 residents. This translates to a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 168 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of the scale of criminal activity relative to the community's size. Compared to the UK average, Clydach's performance remains markedly better, but the month-on-month increase raises questions about whether transient factors — such as the timing of local festivals or changes in police resource allocation — may have influenced the figures. The disparity between Clydach's crime profile and the UK's broader picture is most evident in categories like public order offences (56% above UK average) and 'other crime' (135% above UK average), which suggest that the area faces unique challenges that are not universally present across the country. These findings underscore the importance of tailoring local crime prevention strategies to the specific needs of Clydach, rather than applying generic approaches designed for larger urban or rural contexts.