Swansea Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Swansea's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 8.6 per 1,000 residents, 2.4% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This rate, though modestly elevated nationally, reflects a distinct local pattern shaped by seasonal and geographic factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 36.4% of all incidents—3.1 per 1,000 residents, 9% above the UK average. This category's prominence may be linked to Swansea's coastal location, where longer evenings and increased socialising during May's bank holidays could contribute to higher interpersonal conflicts. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.2 per 1,000, was 17% below the UK average, a trend influenced by local community initiatives or demographic characteristics. Public order offences, however, surged to 1.0 per 1,000—59% above the UK average—a figure that may reflect the impact of outdoor drinking and public gatherings in Swansea's urban centres. Shoplifting also rose sharply, with 1.0 per 1,000 incidents (56% above the UK average), likely tied to the area's retail presence and the increased foot traffic associated with springtime shopping. These patterns suggest that while Swansea's overall crime rate aligns closely with national trends, specific categories—particularly public order and shoplifting—deviate significantly, requiring targeted analysis to understand their drivers.

May 2024 saw significant fluctuations in Swansea's crime profile, with burglary rates jumping 235% from 20 to 67 incidents. This sharp increase, though not uncommon in spring months, contrasts with a 23.3% drop in vehicle crime, likely influenced by warmer weather reducing car-related theft. Public order offences, at 262 incidents, were 59% above the UK average—a stark outlier that may reflect the impact of longer evenings and increased socialising during May bank holidays. Theft from the person also doubled, rising from 12 to 24 cases, a trend consistent with the seasonal context of more outdoor activity. Shoplifting fell by 8.3% (from 264 to 242), suggesting a possible response to heightened police presence or seasonal retail strategies. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of Swansea's crime profile, where specific categories deviate significantly from national trends while others align more closely.

Swansea's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 8.6 per 1,000 residents, a 13.3% increase from 7.6 per 1,000 in April. This marks the highest monthly rate since early 2024, with 2167 crimes reported over 31 days—roughly 70 crimes per day. On a monthly basis, this translates to one reported crime for every 116 residents, a figure that contextualises the density of incidents within the local population. Compared to the UK average, Swansea's rate remains just 2.4% higher, but the mix of crime types diverges notably. While vehicle crime fell by 23.3% (from 86 to 66), public order offences surged 59% above the UK average. These shifts suggest a combination of local dynamics and broader trends. The daily crime count, though a local figure, offers residents a tangible sense of the pace of incidents, while the population-scaled perspective highlights the relative impact of crime on Swansea's community compared to national benchmarks.