Swansea Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 marked an unexpected surge in robbery, a stark departure from Swansea's otherwise stable crime trends. The overall crime rate for the month stood at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, exactly matching the UK average, yet the composition of crimes revealed distinctive local patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 40.9% of all incidents — 20% above the UK average. This likely reflects Swansea's urban character, where high foot traffic in areas like the city centre and coastal promenades creates opportunities for such crimes. Public order offences also spiked, reaching 70% above the UK average, a trend consistent with Swansea's history of managing large gatherings during festivals and events. The seasonal context of October — darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween — may have played a role in these patterns. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained 37% below the UK average, suggesting local efforts in community policing or environmental design have had an impact. Despite the increase in violent crime, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime were slightly below the UK average, potentially due to Swansea's retail and transport infrastructure, which may deter certain types of theft. These findings illustrate how Swansea's crime profile, while statistically aligned with the UK overall, is shaped by its unique urban and coastal environment, requiring tailored strategies to address specific vulnerabilities.

The most striking shift in October 2025 was the 300% increase in robbery, rising from 3 to 12 incidents. This jump, coupled with an 112.5% rise in bicycle theft (8 to 17), suggests seasonal factors may be influencing criminal activity. Halloween's proximity and darker evenings could contribute to these trends, though no direct causation can be confirmed. Meanwhile, violent crime accounted for 40.9% of all incidents, significantly above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (20% higher), a disparity likely linked to Swansea's urban density and nightlife activity. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 37% below the UK average, a contrast that may reflect successful local interventions. A resident would find the 55.6% increase in burglary (27 to 42) particularly noteworthy, as it suggests heightened vulnerability in residential areas despite the overall rate matching national benchmarks. These fluctuations underscore the complexity of crime trends in a coastal urban centre.

Swansea's crime rate in October 2025 rose 22.7% compared to September, climbing from 6.3 to 7.7 per 1,000 residents — the first increase in this metric since early 2025. Daily crime counts averaged 63 incidents per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 129 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate places Swansea within the UK's average range for population-scaled crime density. The shift from September to October aligns with seasonal transitions: clocks going back, shorter daylight hours, and Halloween-related activity, all of which may influence crime patterns. While the overall rate matches the UK average, the composition of crimes shows distinct local trends. For instance, violent crime rates in Swansea are 20% above the UK average, a disparity that could reflect Swansea's urban density and high foot traffic in areas like the city centre. Conversely, anti-social behaviour rates are 37% below the UK average, due to targeted local initiatives or community engagement efforts. These comparisons highlight how Swansea's crime profile, while statistically aligned with the UK overall, exhibits unique characteristics shaped by its coastal urban environment.