Clydach Swansea Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The most unexpected movement in May 2024 was the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, which surged by 250% compared to April, marking the most significant single-month change in the area. Clydach’s overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents remains 35.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a consistent trend that underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crime: 20 violent incidents (51.3% of total) far outweighed the 4 property crimes reported, a pattern that may reflect the built-up area’s density and social dynamics. Seasonal factors, such as longer evenings and increased outdoor activity during May’s bank holidays, likely contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000) matched the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.0 per 1,000) was 31% below the UK rate, indicating a combination of local conditions and broader national trends. The relatively low burglary rate (0.1 per 1,000) and absence of major theft incidents suggest that community-focused strategies—such as improved lighting or local policing—may be mitigating risks in residential areas. However, the surge in anti-social behaviour raises questions about whether temporary factors, such as increased socialising during warmer weather or the timing of local events, have temporarily amplified tensions. This data highlights the need for targeted interventions that address both the persistent low-level crime and the emerging spikes in specific categories.

The most striking change in May 2024 was the 250% rise in anti-social behaviour, jumping from 2 to 7 incidents. This surge, combined with a 100% increase in both bicycle theft and other theft, indicates a shift in crime patterns. Violent crime, which accounted for 51.3% of all incidents, remained aligned with the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, while public order offences (1.0 per 1,000) exceeded the UK rate by 59%. This contrast highlights a localised imbalance: property crime was exceptionally low (4 total incidents), whereas violent crime dominated. For residents, the 250% increase in anti-social behaviour is a critical data point, suggesting heightened community tensions or changes in social activity. The absence of significant changes in burglary or other crimes suggests that targeted efforts—such as local patrols or community engagement—may be maintaining lower rates in those categories.

Clydach’s crime rate in May 2024 rose slightly by 2.7% compared to April’s 5.3 per 1,000 residents, reaching 5.4 per 1,000. This small upward trend contrasts with the area’s overall 35.7% below the UK average. Locally, the monthly figure translates to roughly one crime reported for every 185 residents, a metric that provides context on the frequency of incidents within the built-up area. Daily crime activity averaged one incident per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may resonate more directly with residents than aggregated rates. While the UK-wide context is not available for daily crime comparisons, the local perspective highlights that Clydach’s population of 7,211 experiences crime at a rate significantly lower than the national average, despite the slight monthly increase. This suggests that broader systemic factors—such as community policing efforts or local initiatives—may be contributing to the area’s consistently lower crime profile compared to the UK as a whole.