Swansea Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Swansea's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 10.4% increase above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure, while not unprecedented for a major urban centre with a population of 251,304, reflects a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 36.6% of all reported incidents (680 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (10.9%) and drug-related crimes (10.0%). This distribution contrasts sharply with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, where Swansea's rate is 15% higher than the national figure. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the relative stability in property crimes, which account for 28.3% of all incidents (527 cases). However, the surge in drug-related crimes and the sharp rise in robbery suggest a shift in criminal activity patterns that may warrant closer attention. The local context of Swansea, a coastal city with a mix of urban and industrial areas, likely contributes to the concentration of violent and drug-related offences in specific neighbourhoods, particularly those with higher population densities or limited policing resources. These trends underscore the need for targeted interventions that address both immediate public safety concerns and the underlying social and economic factors driving crime in the area.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in February 2025 was the 224.6% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 57 to 185 incidents. This surge, while not uncommon in urban areas with high population density, suggests a potential link to seasonal factors such as the end of the winter period or increased indoor gatherings. Concurrently, robbery incidents rose by 50%, from 4 to 6, a small but notable increase that may reflect heightened vulnerability in specific locations such as late-night retail areas. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 28.9%, from 114 to 81, a decline consistent with reduced outdoor activity during colder months. The drop in bicycle theft (46.2%) and other theft (24%) may also reflect seasonal trends, with fewer opportunities for theft in low-traffic periods. Drug-related crimes in Swansea are 180% above the UK average, a disparity that highlights the area's unique challenges in addressing substance misuse and associated criminal activity.

Swansea's crime rate in February 2025 rose by 2.6% compared to January's 7.2 per 1,000, reaching 7.4 per 1,000. This places the local authority 10.4% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 66 crimes were reported each day in February, highlighting the persistent pace of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 135 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of exposure for Swansea's population of 251,304. While the rate remains stable compared to recent months, the increase in violent crimes and drug-related offences suggests a shift in criminal behaviour patterns. These figures, when viewed alongside the local context of Swansea's urban and coastal characteristics, may reflect seasonal factors such as the pre-spring lull or changes in community activity.