Swansea Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Swansea’s November 2024 crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents matched the UK average, maintaining a consistent level of criminal activity compared to previous months. This stability, however, masks nuanced shifts in the types of crimes reported. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.6%) and shoplifting (12.5%), reflecting the influence of urban dynamics and seasonal factors. The rise in shoplifting during November is likely tied to Black Friday and the increased foot traffic in retail areas, while anti-social behaviour may be exacerbated by shorter daylight hours and the social gatherings associated with Bonfire Night. The crime profile also reveals a significant disparity between Swansea and the UK average for certain categories: shoplifting and public order offences are higher, whereas burglary and theft from the person are lower. These differences could be attributed to Swansea’s coastal and urban characteristics, which may drive different crime patterns compared to other regions. For instance, the lower burglary rate might be linked to improved home security measures or the presence of community policing initiatives, while the higher shoplifting rate could be due to the city’s role as a retail and tourism hub. The overall rate’s alignment with the UK average suggests that Swansea’s crime profile is neither markedly safer nor more dangerous than the national norm, but the breakdown of specific crimes indicates that local factors play a critical role in shaping trends. As November transitions into the winter months, continued monitoring of these patterns will be essential to identify whether these shifts are temporary or indicative of broader changes in the area’s crime ecology.

November saw a 35.1% increase in burglary cases, rising from 37 to 50, a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns such as dark evenings and increased home security neglect during the winter months. Shoplifting also rose by 9.1%, from 219 to 239, aligning with the Black Friday shopping period and highlighting the impact of retail events on property crime. Conversely, robbery cases dropped by 42.9%, from 7 to 4, potentially linked to heightened police presence during Bonfire Night or reduced foot traffic in public spaces. Swansea’s shoplifting rate was 45% above the UK average, while violence and sexual offences in the area were 5% above the national benchmark, a contrast that may be influenced by Swansea’s urban character and its proximity to nightlife and commercial hubs. The decrease in drug-related offences—29.4% from 68 to 48—suggests a possible shift in local policing priorities or changes in community engagement efforts, though further data would be needed to confirm this trend.

Swansea’s November 2024 crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents remained stable compared to October’s 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.8% over the month. This consistency suggests no major spikes or dips in overall criminal activity, though localized shifts in specific crime types are evident. Daily crime statistics reveal that Swansea experienced approximately 64 crimes per day in November, a figure that, while local to the area, provides context for residents on the frequency of incidents in their daily lives. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 131 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with Swansea’s population of 251,304. This metric offers a tangible sense of how crime is distributed across the district, though it does not account for variations in population density or community-specific risk factors. The data underscores that while Swansea’s crime rate matches the UK average, the distribution of crime types—such as the sharp rise in burglary and the drop in drug-related offences—highlights the importance of localized analysis in understanding trends.