Swansea Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Swansea’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 8.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.2% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This slight edge over the national benchmark is tempered by notable shifts in the composition of crime, with violent offences dominating the landscape. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.1% of all incidents, the highest proportion of any category, a trend consistent with Swansea’s urban profile and its status as a regional hub for healthcare and education. Public order offences, which rose to 14.9% of total crimes, are 97% above the UK average, a disparity that likely reflects the city’s coastal tourism sector and its associated seasonal pressures. Anti-social behaviour, at 14.2% of total crimes, is 14% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives in community engagement or policing may be yielding results. The month’s crime picture is further shaped by seasonal dynamics: as June marks the start of summer, Swansea’s tourism infrastructure begins to ramp up, potentially contributing to the rise in public order offences. However, the drop in burglary and vehicle crime, both of which fell to their lowest levels since early 2023, may indicate improved security measures or a natural decline in opportunistic crimes during warmer weather. These patterns are not isolated to Swansea; similar trends are observed in other Welsh cities with comparable coastal and urban characteristics. The interplay between local policing strategies, seasonal activity, and the city’s economic drivers will likely continue to shape Swansea’s crime profile as the summer progresses.

June 2024 saw significant decreases in burglary, with a 43.3% drop from 67 to 38 incidents, marking the most substantial decline in this category since 2022. Other theft also fell by 31.9%, from 141 to 96 cases, a trend that may reflect heightened community awareness or seasonal changes in retail activity. Conversely, criminal damage and arson surged by 41.0%, rising from 134 to 189 incidents, a figure that is 31% above the UK average. This increase aligns with Swansea’s coastal character, where summer festivals and outdoor events may contribute to higher vandalism risks. Public order offences also rose by 17.6%, from 262 to 308, a category that is 97% above the UK average. This spike may be tied to the city’s status as a major tourist destination, where crowds and alcohol consumption during the summer months often strain local policing resources.

Swansea’s crime rate in June 2024 fell to 8.3 per 1,000 residents, a 4.3% decrease from May’s 8.6 per 1,000. This decline marks the first monthly drop in the area’s crime rate since early 2023, suggesting a potential shift in patterns as summer progresses. On a daily basis, Swansea recorded an average of 69 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while consistent with historical trends, reflects the area’s urban density and seasonal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 121 residents, a ratio that underscores the scale of incidents relative to the city’s population of 251,304. This monthly exposure rate is comparable to other Welsh cities during the summer months, though it remains slightly above the UK average for similar-sized urban areas. The reduction in burglary and vehicle crime, coupled with a rise in public order offences, highlights a shifting balance between property-related and community-focused crime, which may be influenced by Swansea’s coastal tourism infrastructure and increased public events.