Swansea Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Swansea’s October 2024 crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents marked a 4.9% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places the area in a slightly safer position nationally. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 35.5% of all reported crimes—higher than the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK rate (22% below), remained a significant contributor, reflecting ongoing challenges in community engagement and public order. Seasonal factors likely influenced these figures: shorter days and Halloween-related activity may have amplified incidents involving public spaces, while the absence of major holidays typically associated with retail crime (such as Christmas) could explain the relatively low shoplifting rate. The balance between property and violent crime is also noteworthy; property crimes made up 34% of the total, with shoplifting and public order offences driving this segment. These trends suggest that Swansea’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of urban dynamics, seasonal rhythms, and local socio-economic factors. However, the sharp increase in bicycle theft—discussed in the highlights—remains a critical outlier that warrants further analysis.

The most striking anomaly in October 2024 was the 90.9% surge in bicycle theft, rising from 11 to 21 incidents. This sharp increase, while not yet exceeding the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), raises questions about potential vulnerabilities in securing cycles during darker evenings. Concurrently, robbery rose by 40%, from 5 to 7 cases, though this remains well below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also climbed by 23.4%, potentially linked to increased social activity as Halloween approached. Other crime categories saw declines: other crime fell by 16.3%, and theft from the person dropped by 15.4%, the latter being 100% below the UK average. The shift in the crime mix is also significant; violent crimes now constitute 35.5% of all reported incidents, higher than the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, burglary remained 39% below the UK rate, suggesting that Swansea’s residential areas may be experiencing lower levels of targeted property crime compared to other parts of the country. For residents, the drop in theft from the person—despite the overall rise in some categories—could indicate improved personal security practices or increased police visibility in high-risk areas.

Swansea’s crime rate in October 2024 rose by 7.1% compared to September’s 7.2 per 1,000.9% below the UK average. This modest increase aligns with the seasonal context of October, when shorter daylight hours and Halloween-related activities may contribute to higher incidents in public spaces. On a daily basis, Swansea recorded approximately 62 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 130 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is relatively low compared to the UK average, the population-scaled perspective highlights that Swansea’s residents face a slightly lower risk of crime than the national average. However, the sharp increase in bicycle theft and the rise in robbery suggest that localized factors—such as increased cycling during autumn or changes in community policing strategies—could be influencing these trends. The contrast between Swansea’s overall rate and the UK average also underscores the area’s unique characteristics: as a coastal city with a mix of urban and suburban areas, its crime profile reflects both the challenges of a major urban centre and the relative safety of a well-managed local authority. These figures, while not alarmingly high, indicate that targeted interventions may be necessary to address the specific vulnerabilities identified in the monthly data.