Swansea Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a city of 251,304 residents, Swansea recorded 2,077 crimes in September 2023, translating to a crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents. This places Swansea 3.8% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a margin that, while statistically significant, remains within the broader context of urban centres facing comparable challenges. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (36.2% of total), anti-social behaviour (15.6%), and public order offences (12.2%). The seasonal context of September—marking the return to school and university freshers' week—likely influenced these patterns, with public order incidents and anti-social behaviour potentially linked to increased social activity in town centres and nightlife areas. Violence and sexual offences, which are 9% above the UK average, may reflect the pressures of transitional periods in the city, where population movements and social events intersect. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained 3% below the UK average, suggesting local efforts in community engagement or policing may have mitigated some of the expected spikes. The breakdown also highlights that property crimes, at 670 incidents, accounted for a smaller share (32.3%) of total crimes compared to violent crimes, a shift that could indicate evolving dynamics in Swansea's crime profile, influenced by seasonal factors and population density.

September 2023 saw a 7.2% increase in public order offences, rising from 237 to 254, a trend likely linked to the start of the university term and associated social events. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 37% compared to August, with incidents dropping from 27 to 17—a shift that may reflect changes in cycling patterns as nights draw in. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, remained 9% above the UK average, indicating a persistent challenge in this category. Anti-social behaviour remained stable at 1.3 per 1,000, 3% below the UK average, suggesting local initiatives or community engagement efforts may be contributing to this relative improvement. The decrease in vehicle crime by 38% compared to the UK average highlights a potential success in targeted policing or environmental measures in Swansea.

Swansea's September 2023 crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 9.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.2 per 1,000. This shift aligns with the transition from summer to autumn, when outdoor activity patterns shift and university term starts influence local dynamics. On a daily basis, Swansea recorded approximately 69 crimes per day in September, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents in a way that relates to daily life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 121 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the scale of incidents relative to the population. This rate is slightly higher than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, but the month-on-month decline suggests a temporary moderation in crime trends. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while Swansea's rate is marginally above the UK average, the absolute number of crimes remains proportionate to its urban character and demographic profile.