Swansea Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Swansea, 7.4 crimes were reported in August 2025 — a rate 8.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one crime for every 135 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, comprising 38.7% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.1%) and public order offences (12.1%). These patterns align with Swansea’s character as a coastal town with a significant retail and tourism sector, where public spaces and high streets naturally attract both visitors and potential offenders. The seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month — may partly explain the elevated rates of public order offences and burglary, as empty homes and increased foot traffic create opportunities for crime. Anti-social behaviour in Swansea was 25% below the UK average, a contrast to the 55% above average rate for public order offences, which could reflect local policing priorities or differences in community engagement strategies. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (23% below UK average) might be attributed to Swansea’s compact urban layout, which reduces the number of vulnerable parking areas compared to sprawling commuter towns. This snapshot of Swansea’s crime profile offers a nuanced view of how local conditions shape risk, even as broader national trends persist.

August 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with drug-related offences rising by 26.3% compared to the previous month — the most significant increase across all categories. This surge, from 57 to 72 incidents, may reflect seasonal patterns such as increased socialising during the summer holidays. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose by 23.5%, potentially linked to the influx of tourists and the associated increase in car-related activity. Burglary also increased by 22.6%, a trend consistent with August’s role as a peak holiday month, when homes are often unoccupied. Conversely, robbery fell by 46.7%, dropping from 15 to 8 incidents, a decrease that could be attributed to heightened police presence or fewer opportunities for targeted attacks during the summer. Theft from the person also declined by 17.6%, due to increased public awareness of personal safety during the tourist season. The crime mix reveals a stark contrast between Swansea’s performance and the UK average: while violence and sexual offences matched the national rate (2.9 per 1,000), anti-social behaviour was 25% below the UK average, a figure that could indicate effective community engagement initiatives. However, public order offences were 55% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect Swansea’s coastal setting, where transient populations and crowded spaces create unique challenges for law enforcement.

Swansea’s crime rate in August 2025 remained stable compared to July, with the monthly rate holding at 7.4 per 1,000 residents — a 0.4% change that suggests continuity in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, Swansea recorded approximately 60 crimes per day, a figure that provides residents with a concrete sense of the pace at which incidents occur in their community. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 135 residents over the course of the month, a metric that helps contextualise risk in personal terms. This rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting Swansea’s unique demographic and geographic profile as a coastal town with a mix of urban and semi-rural areas. The stability in the overall crime rate contrasts with the fluctuations observed in specific categories, such as the 26.3% rise in drug-related offences, which highlights the importance of distinguishing between aggregate trends and individual crime type movements. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Swansea’s residents face a slightly lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national average, a benefit that may stem from the town’s relatively compact size and focused policing efforts. However, the higher-than-average rates for public order offences and burglary underscore the need for targeted interventions, particularly during periods of increased tourism and seasonal mobility.