Clydach Swansea Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Clydach (Swansea) maintained a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents in February 2026, 23.4% below the UK average of 6.4. This figure places the area among the safer built-up regions in the UK. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.3% of all incidents, with 12 reports—1.7 per 1,000 residents, 27% below the UK average. This suggests that while personal safety remains a concern, the area's violent crime rate is relatively controlled. Shoplifting, the second most common category, saw a 400% increase from January, with five incidents reported (0.7 per 1,000 residents). This places shoplifting 21% above the UK average, potentially indicating pressures on retail security or shifts in criminal behaviour during the pre-spring period. The seasonal context of February—typically a low-point for outdoor activity—may have influenced these patterns, with some crimes linked to the area's built-up nature and the concentration of retail spaces. Public order offences also rose significantly, with five incidents reported (0.7 per 1,000 residents), 71% above the UK average. This could reflect increased informal gatherings in the area during winter evenings, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, highlights the importance of monitoring specific categories that show marked increases. These trends should be considered alongside the area's character as a built-up district within Swansea, where urban dynamics may contribute to certain crime types. The winter months often see fluctuations in criminal activity, with some categories rising while others decline, underscoring the need for continuous monitoring and tailored community responses.

February saw a 400% surge in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 1 to 5. This spike, which places the category 21% above the UK average, may reflect heightened retail activity during the pre-spring period or vulnerabilities in local security measures. Other crime also doubled, with three incidents reported—over 167% above the UK average. This category includes offences that are difficult to categorise, potentially indicating broader societal tensions or unaddressed local issues. Meanwhile, public order offences rose by 71% compared to the UK average, with five incidents reported. This could be linked to the area's built-up nature and potential increases in informal gatherings during winter evenings. Criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds compared to January, though this decrease may be temporary as seasonal factors shift.

Clydach's crime rate in February 2026 fell by 10.4% compared to January 2026, dropping from 5.4 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in built-up areas during winter months, when outdoor activity diminishes. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day in February, reflecting a low but consistent level of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 206 residents experienced a reported crime, a figure that contextualises the risk within the local population. When compared to the UK average, Clydach's overall crime rate remains 23.4% lower, highlighting its relatively safer standing despite the recent spikes in specific categories. This monthly exposure figure underscores that while crime is present, it does not dominate the daily lives of Clydach residents to the same extent as in many other parts of the UK.