Swansea Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Swansea's January 2025 crime profile reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, shaped by the area's status as a coastal urban centre with a mix of commercial and residential districts. The overall crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents—1.4% above the UK average—reflects a combination of local factors and broader national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime mix, accounting for 40.6% of all reported incidents, a figure significantly higher than the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This overrepresentation of violent crime may be linked to Swansea's historical challenges with antisocial behaviour and the presence of nightlife areas that contribute to public order offences. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime—both 13% and 22% above UK averages respectively—suggest pressures from retail environments and commuter-related activity. The seasonal context of January, with its post-holiday lull and reduced daylight hours, likely contributes to a shift in crime patterns, though the persistence of violent crime indicates deeper, year-round issues. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, remains a concern, particularly in areas with high transient populations. The data illustrates a city where targeted interventions in violent crime and community engagement could help address the disparities between Swansea and the broader UK context.

The month-on-month changes in January 2025 reveal stark contrasts in crime trends. Possession of weapons surged by 200%, rising from 5 to 15 incidents, a jump that may partly explain the increased focus on public safety measures. Robbery also doubled, with 4 cases reported compared to 2 in December, suggesting a potential shift in criminal activity during the post-holiday period. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 13.8%, decreasing from 210 to 181, possibly linked to reduced retail footfall in January. Swansea's violent crime rate—2.9 per 1,000—exceeds the UK average by 16%, highlighting a significant divergence in this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains 18% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Swansea's efforts to manage community disorder through local initiatives. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime in the area, influenced by both seasonal factors and specific local conditions.

Swansea's January 2025 crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 9.6% increase from December's 6.6 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in crime patterns during the post-holiday period. Over 31 days, the area recorded an average of 58 crimes daily, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. When considering monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 139 residents—a ratio that, while slightly higher than the UK average, remains within expected ranges for a coastal urban centre. This statistic underscores the density of reported incidents relative to population, though it does not account for unreported crimes. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Swansea's crime profile, while marginally above the UK average, aligns with its status as a major urban area with a mix of commercial and residential zones. Daily crime counts, however, offer a more immediate sense of localised pressure, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or transient populations.