Swansea Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Swansea’s total crime rate in September 2023 stood at 8.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 3.8% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure translates to 2,077 crimes reported across the city, a volume that, for Swansea’s population of 251,304, equates to one crime for every 121 residents over the course of the month. The most significant contributors to this total were violence and sexual offences (36.2% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.6%) and public order offences (12.2%). These patterns are consistent with Swansea’s character as a coastal city with a mix of urban and suburban areas, where high foot traffic in retail and leisure zones may contribute to public order issues. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—likely plays a role in the rise of anti-social behaviour, as young people congregate in social spaces. Violence and sexual offences, which are 9% above the UK average, may also be influenced by factors such as increased alcohol consumption during the early autumn months. While property crimes accounted for a smaller share of the total (32.3%), the city’s performance in this category is mixed: shoplifting, for instance, is 43% above the UK average, whereas vehicle crime is 38% below. This contrast highlights the diversity of Swansea’s crime profile, shaped by its coastal geography, which may limit certain types of property crime but create opportunities for others.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in Swansea’s crime mix, with public order offences rising by 7.2% (237 to 254) and other crime increasing by 17.4% (23 to 27). These changes align with seasonal factors, as the month marks the start of the academic year, potentially contributing to higher levels of anti-social behaviour and public disorder in areas with high student populations. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 37% (27 to 17), a decline that may reflect reduced cycling activity as temperatures dropped. Vehicle crime, which is 38% below the UK average, also saw a 25.8% decrease in criminal damage and arson, though this drop may be partly due to seasonal changes in property-related offences. The city’s violent crime rate remains 9% above the UK average, with 752 incidents reported—36.2% of the total crime count. This figure underscores the need for continued focus on addressing violence and sexual offences, which are higher than the national average. Residents may find the 69 daily crime figure useful for understanding local risk levels, though the overall rate is now trending downward compared to August.

Swansea’s crime rate in September 2023 dropped by 9.8% compared to the previous month, falling from 9.2 to 8.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the city slightly above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Swansea recorded an average of 69 crimes per day in September, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 121 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents: in a typical day, a Swansea resident has a 1-in-121 chance of being directly affected by a crime. When scaled to the city’s population of 251,304, the 2,077 total crimes reported in September highlight the ongoing need for community vigilance. While the rate remains marginally higher than the UK average, specific categories like vehicle crime and burglary show marked improvements, with vehicle crime 38% below the UK average and burglary 6% below. These reductions may reflect targeted policing efforts or seasonal factors, such as fewer opportunities for vehicle-related crimes as the weather turns cooler.