Clydach (Swansea) Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Clydach (Swansea) recorded 57 crimes in November 2024, yielding a crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 residents — 3.9% above the UK average of 7.6. The imbalance between violent and property crimes is stark: 29 violent crimes (50.9% of total) contrast sharply with 15 property crimes (26.3%). Violence and sexual offences dominate, contributing 4.0 per 1,000 residents — 55% above the UK average for this category. This suggests a localised concentration of interpersonal conflict, possibly exacerbated by seasonal factors. November’s events, including Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, may have heightened tensions in public spaces. Other theft (8 incidents) rose sharply, though shoplifting and bicycle theft also increased. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, fell 28% below the UK average, reflecting community efforts or police presence. The area’s built-up character within Swansea likely influences these patterns, with limited rural isolation but proximity to urban amenities that may drive both retail crime and social interactions. Seasonal darkness and reduced visibility during November evenings could also contribute to a higher incidence of violent crimes compared to property crimes, which often occur in well-lit commercial zones. This divergence between crime types may indicate a need for targeted policing strategies or community engagement focused on reducing interpersonal conflict.

November 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with other theft surging 300% (from 2 to 8 incidents) — the largest increase in any category. This leap, combined with a 200% rise in shoplifting (1 to 3) and a 100% increase in bicycle theft (0 to 1), points to a significant uptick in opportunistic crimes, possibly linked to Black Friday shopping activity or increased foot traffic. Meanwhile, public order offences plummeted by 87.5% (from 8 to 1), a drop that may reflect heightened police patrols during November’s events or a reduction in large gatherings. The violent crime rate (4.0 per 1,000) is 55% above the UK average, a stark contrast to property crime rates, which remain below UK averages for shoplifting (42% below) and vehicle crime (32% below). This imbalance suggests that local factors — such as social dynamics in built-up areas or seasonal events — may be driving interpersonal crime more than property crime. For residents, the 300% increase in other theft is a critical warning: unattended bags or valuables in public spaces may be at higher risk during November, when commercial activity peaks.

Clydach’s crime rate in November 2024 (7.9 per 1,000) marks a 54.0% increase compared to October’s 5.1 per 1,000 — a sharp upward trend that places the area above its own historical norms. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, represents a noticeable acceleration from the previous month. Over the course of November, one crime was reported for every 127 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the UK average (which would require specific data to compare), highlights the concentrated nature of crime in this built-up area. With a population of 7,211, the 57 total crimes mean that each resident faces a 0.8% chance of being directly affected by crime during the month. This rate is particularly concerning given the dominance of violent crimes, which account for nearly half of all incidents. When compared to the previous month, the surge in violent crime may reflect seasonal pressures, such as the timing of Bonfire Night or the overlap with university term breaks in Swansea. The contrast with surrounding areas — where property crime often dominates — underscores Clydach’s unique profile, shaped by its urban density and proximity to Swansea’s broader economic and social networks.