Clydach (Swansea) Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Clydach (Swansea) maintained a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure 37% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This relatively low rate positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas within Swansea. The crime mix reveals a clear dominance of property-related offences, which accounted for 39.4% of all recorded crimes (13 incidents), compared to 30.3% for violent crimes (10 incidents). This property-to-violent crime balance suggests a local dynamic where theft and damage may be more prevalent than personal violence, possibly linked to factors such as the area’s retail or commercial presence, or seasonal influences like Black Friday shopping. Seasonal context also plays a role, as November typically brings darker evenings, Bonfire Night events, and the post-Christmas shopping rush, which may contribute to fluctuations in certain crime types. Violence and sexual offences remain a significant portion of the total, but their rate (1.4 per 1,000) is 46% below the UK average, indicating a lower incidence of such crimes in Clydach relative to the rest of the country. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson (0.8 per 1,000) exceed the UK average by 51%, suggesting local challenges in addressing vandalism. This contrast between categories underscores the importance of tailoring community safety strategies to address specific local vulnerabilities.

November 2025 saw significant month-on-month shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing sharp increases: other crime (up 200%, from 1 to 3), other theft (up 100%, from 2 to 4), and shoplifting (up 100%, from 1 to 2). These rises may reflect seasonal pressures, such as the Black Friday shopping period, which could have intensified retail-related theft. Conversely, public order offences fell by 77.8% (from 9 to 2), anti-social behaviour dropped by 71.4% (from 14 to 4), and drugs-related crime declined by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), linked to the end of term or reduced social activity during darker evenings. The crime mix also reveals stark contrasts with UK averages: while violence and sexual offences are 46% below the national rate, criminal damage and arson are 51% above, and other crime is 150% above the UK average. These disparities highlight areas where local interventions may be more critical. For residents, the sharp rise in other crime—now accounting for 9.1% of total incidents—suggests a need for heightened awareness of non-traditional thefts or unclassified offences, which may include fraud or cybercrime not captured in standard categories.

Clydach’s crime rate in November 2025 (4.6 per 1,000) marks a 45% decline from the previous month’s rate of 8.3 per 1,000, reflecting a substantial reduction in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 219 residents. This low daily frequency and manageable monthly exposure suggest that residents face a relatively low risk of encountering crime compared to other built-up areas. When scaled to the population of 7,211, the 33 total crimes reported in November equate to a 0.45% chance of being directly affected by a crime, a statistic that places Clydach firmly within the safer end of the UK’s urban spectrum. The previous month’s higher rate may have been influenced by transient factors, such as the start of the academic term or temporary events, which are now abating. However, the persistent 37% gap between Clydach’s rate and the UK average underscores the area’s consistent performance in maintaining lower crime levels, even amid seasonal fluctuations.