Clydach (Swansea) Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Clydach’s crime profile in October 2025, accounting for 38.3% of all reported incidents. At 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate is 7.8% above the UK average of 7.7, underscoring a localised challenge in crime management. The most frequent categories include violence and sexual offences (23 cases), anti-social behaviour (14 cases), and public order offences (9 cases). This pattern aligns with Clydach’s built-up character within Swansea, where high population density and limited open spaces may contribute to interpersonal conflicts and disorder. October’s seasonal context—shorter daylight hours, the clocks going back, and Halloween—likely amplifies these trends, as darker evenings and increased social activity in public spaces can heighten opportunities for crime. The dominance of violent and anti-social offences suggests a focus on community-based interventions, such as targeted policing or youth engagement programmes, to address root causes. While property crimes remain relatively low (8 cases), the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences indicates a need for improved environmental design and community cohesion strategies. The area’s crime profile contrasts with the UK average in several categories, particularly for public order offences, which are 145% above the national rate. This disparity may reflect local factors, such as a lack of effective community policing or unmet social needs. The data also reveals that certain crimes, like shoplifting and possession of weapons, have surged from zero to one incident, suggesting emerging patterns that warrant further investigation. Overall, the combination of seasonal pressures and local demographics appears to drive the current crime picture in Clydach, necessitating a nuanced approach to prevention and response.

The month-on-month surge in anti-social behaviour—jumping from 4 to 14 cases—marks a 250% increase, the most dramatic shift in the data. This rise, coupled with a 100% increase in shoplifting and possession of weapons, suggests a sudden uptick in disorderly conduct and illicit activity. Violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.3% of all crimes, remain the most prevalent category, 20% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Public order offences also spiked, 145% above the UK rate, indicating potential strain on local policing resources. Shoplifting’s increase from zero to one incident in October may hint at seasonal factors, such as Halloween-related activity or unseasonal retail patterns. While burglary and other theft remained below UK averages, the imbalance in crime types highlights a focus on interpersonal and public-facing offences. These trends may reflect broader social dynamics, such as increased foot traffic in certain areas or the impact of darker evenings on community safety.

Clydach’s crime rate in October 2025 rose sharply to 8.3 per 1,000 residents, an 87.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.4. This jump places the area 7.8% above the UK average, reflecting a significant shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the month’s volatility. Over the course of October, one crime occurred for every 120 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the density of incidents relative to population size. The contrast with the prior month is stark: anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, and possession of weapons all surged, suggesting a sudden escalation in community tensions or specific events. While the population of 7,211 residents means individual risk remains low, the cumulative effect of these increases may heighten concerns among residents. This sharp contrast with the previous month’s data suggests a need for closer monitoring of emerging patterns, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and public order offences have spiked. The local context—Clydach’s built-up character within Swansea—may amplify the impact of seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and Halloween, which could contribute to higher rates of violence and disorder.