Clydach (Swansea) Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Clydach (Swansea) recorded a crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents in January 2025, placing it 5.6% above the UK average of 7.1. The area's crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59.3% of all incidents and were 75% higher than the UK average. This category's elevated rate may partly reflect the built-up nature of the area, where community interactions and limited public space can amplify tensions during colder months. Other theft and vehicle crime also exceeded UK averages, with the latter 46% higher than the national benchmark. In contrast, shoplifting remained 52% below the UK rate, suggesting effective retail security measures or reduced footfall in post-holiday January. Seasonal factors likely influenced patterns, with shorter days and reduced retail activity potentially curbing outdoor crimes but concentrating incidents in indoor spaces. Anti-social behaviour, while rising month-on-month, remained 39% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Clydach's relatively compact built-up area, where community policing may have mitigated some disturbances. These figures highlight a mixed picture, with significant local variations in crime types compared to the broader UK context.

January 2025 saw notable month-on-month increases in public order offences (200% rise), anti-social behaviour (100% rise), and possession of weapons (100% rise). These spikes contrast with shoplifting, which remained 52% below the UK average at 0.3 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, at 4.4 per 1,000—75% above the UK's 2.5 per 1,000. This disparity may be linked to the area's built-up character, where concentrated populations can heighten interpersonal conflicts. Other theft and vehicle crime also exceeded UK averages, with the latter 46% higher than the national rate. Anti-social behaviour, though doubling from 2 to 4 incidents, remained 39% below the UK average, a pattern that may reflect local policing strategies or community engagement efforts. Residents may find the 52% reduction in shoplifting relevant, as it suggests effective measures in retail security or reduced demand during the post-holiday period. These findings underscore the complexity of local crime dynamics, with some categories aligning closely with national trends while others diverge significantly.

Clydach's crime rate in January 2025 (7.5 per 1,000) marked a 38.4% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 5.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the local pace of incidents. When scaled to the population of 7,211 residents, this translates to one reported crime for every 134 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it remains lower than the UK average when considering specific categories like shoplifting. The population context is critical in interpreting these figures: with 7,211 residents, even modest increases in crime types like public order offences (now 3 incidents) can have noticeable local impacts. The 38.4% rise from December 2024 suggests seasonal or situational factors may have contributed, such as colder weather reducing outdoor activity or changes in local events. However, the area's built-up nature and proximity to Swansea's urban core may also influence crime patterns differently than more rural or isolated communities. These comparisons highlight both the localised nature of crime trends and the importance of context in understanding statistical shifts.