Clydach (Swansea) Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Clydach (Swansea) reported a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents in January 2026, placing it 20.6% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This marks a consistent improvement in local safety, with the area now significantly outperforming national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43.6% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (15.4%) and public order offences (10.3%). These figures suggest a combination of local dynamics and broader national trends, though the overall reduction in crime aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January. The post-holiday period, combined with shorter daylight hours and reduced retail footfall, likely contributed to lower rates of shoplifting and outdoor crimes. However, the persistence of violence and sexual offences underscores the need for targeted community initiatives. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Clydach was 2.4 per 1,000, 4% below the UK average, indicating a slightly better performance in this category compared to the national picture. Conversely, criminal damage and arson occurred at a rate of 0.8 per 1,000, 67% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, highlighting a specific challenge in this area. This discrepancy may reflect local factors such as the built-up nature of Clydach and potential for vandalism in urban environments. The seasonal context of January, with its reduced retail activity and colder weather, likely influenced the crime mix, with shoplifting incidents falling sharply and public order offences decreasing by 20%. These patterns are consistent with historical trends in similar urban areas, where winter months often see a shift in crime types due to changes in human activity and environmental conditions.

January 2026 saw a significant 66.7% reduction in shoplifting incidents, dropping from 3 to 1, the largest single-month decrease in this category. This aligns with the seasonal context of post-holiday retail activity, which may have reduced footfall in local stores. Violence and sexual offences also declined by 10.5%, from 19 to 17, though they remain the most prevalent crime type, accounting for 43.6% of all incidents. Drug-related crimes surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3, a stark contrast to the 4% below UK average for this category. This increase, while statistically significant, may be linked to local factors such as winter weather patterns or changes in policing focus. Vehicle crime also rose sharply by 100%, from 0 to 2, a trend that could reflect increased car theft during colder months when vehicles are left unlocked for longer periods. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson climbed by 20%, reaching 6 incidents, a rate 67% above the UK average. This highlights a persistent challenge in this category, tied to the area’s urban character and potential for vandalism during periods of reduced community engagement.

Clydach's crime rate in January 2026 fell to 5.4 per 1,000 residents, a 9.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.0. This marks a continued downward trend, with the area now 20.6% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local figure translates to approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to broader UK trends. When scaled to the population of 7,211 residents, the monthly exposure means that one crime occurred for roughly every 185 residents in the area. This provides a tangible measure of risk for local residents, though crime distribution can vary significantly across smaller neighbourhoods within Clydach. The decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, which often sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours contributing to lower rates of outdoor crimes such as shoplifting. These factors may have played a role in the 66.7% drop in shoplifting incidents compared to the previous month, though the overall crime mix remains influenced by local dynamics.