Clydach Swansea Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 marked a continuation of Clydach's historically low crime profile, with an overall rate of 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents — 31.7% below the UK average. This figure, while slightly up from May's 5.4, remains a testament to the area's relative safety compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (25%) and public order issues (15%). These figures suggest a combination of local dynamics, with the higher proportion of violent crime potentially linked to Swansea's urban character and the influx of summer visitors. However, the sharp decline in violence and sexual offences compared to May (a 30% drop) may indicate the effectiveness of targeted policing during peak tourist seasons. Seasonal factors, such as the start of summer, may have influenced patterns: increased foot traffic in public spaces could contribute to anti-social behaviour, while extended daylight hours might deter certain crimes. Conversely, the rise in criminal damage and arson — 15% above the UK average — could reflect the challenges of managing public spaces during festivals or events, though the small absolute numbers suggest this remains a niche issue. The low rates of property crimes, particularly shoplifting (52% below UK average) and vehicle crime (78% below), contrast with the UK's broader trends, reflecting Clydach's compact, community-focused environment where retail and parking areas are closely monitored. These patterns illustrate the area's unique crime profile, shaped by its location within Swansea and the seasonal rhythms of the region.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime surging by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident) and shoplifting doubling (from 0 to 2). These increases, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as more vehicles on the road during summer or heightened retail activity. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 30% compared to May, dropping from 20 to 14 cases. This decline aligns with the broader trend of lower violent crime in Clydach, which remains 31% below the UK average for this category. Public order offences also dipped slightly, though criminal damage and arson rose sharply to 5 incidents — 15% above the UK average. For residents, the most immediate concern may be the spike in vehicle crime, which, while isolated, could signal the need for increased vigilance in parking areas during the summer months.

Clydach's crime rate in June 2024 rose slightly by 2.6% compared to May, moving from 5.4 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. While this upward shift is modest, it underscores the area's continued position as one of the safer parts of the UK, with crime rates remaining 31.7% below the national average. Locally, this translates to roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may seem low but reflects the community's relatively low-risk profile. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate means that one resident in every 180 experienced a crime during June — a statistic that, while not negligible, highlights the area's resilience compared to broader UK trends. This context is crucial for residents: even with the small increase, Clydach's crime rate remains significantly lower than the national average, suggesting that local factors — such as community engagement or policing strategies — may be sustaining this gap despite seasonal fluctuations.