Clydach Swansea Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, Clydach (Swansea) recorded a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 37% below the UK average of 8.1. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents — nearly half of all reported crimes. This category’s rate of 2.5 per 1,000 was 6% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of violent crime compared to other parts of the country. Public order offences followed, with 8 incidents (1.1 per 1,000) — a figure 96% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast may reflect local dynamics such as the area’s proximity to Swansea’s broader urban centre, where higher concentrations of public spaces and social gatherings could contribute to such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, at 4 incidents (0.6 per 1,000), was 53% below the UK average, indicating a relatively low incidence of disruptive conduct. Seasonal factors likely influenced the crime picture: October’s darker evenings and the proximity to Halloween may have affected both violent and public order crime patterns. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, was driven primarily by violent crimes, which accounted for 48.7% of all reports. This highlights the need for targeted measures to address the root causes of such incidents, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or community gatherings.

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in October 2024, making up 48.7% of all reported crimes. This category saw a 6% below the UK average rate of 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting a relative safety in this area compared to the national benchmark. Vehicle crime surged by 100%, rising from one to two incidents, a shift that may reflect increased traffic or seasonal activity near local transport hubs. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 83.3%, from six to one incident, possibly linked to reduced outdoor activity as October progressed. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 50%, from eight to four incidents, though this category remains 53% below the UK average. Public order offences, however, stood out as a concern, with a rate of 1.1 per 1,000 — 96% above the UK average — indicating a need for targeted community engagement in this area.

Clydach (Swansea) recorded a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents in October 2024, a 26.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.9. This decline suggests a potential shift in local patterns, though seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and post-Halloween activity may have played a role. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the overall rate for residents. When scaled to the population of 7,211, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 195 residents. This statistic provides a tangible measure of how frequently crime affects the community on a monthly basis, though it does not account for variations in individual risk factors. The drop in the crime rate aligns with broader trends observed in other built-up areas within Swansea, where similar decreases in violent and property-related offences have been noted during the autumn months.