Swansea Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2025, Swansea recorded 1,585 crimes for a population of 251,304 residents, equating to a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 people. This figure is 14.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, marking a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the area. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (641 incidents, 40.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (199 incidents, 12.6%) and public order offences (190 incidents, 12.0%). These patterns align with Swansea’s status as a coastal urban centre with a mix of residential, commercial, and educational zones. The dominance of violent crime may be partly explained by the area’s high population density and the presence of multiple universities, which contribute to a dynamic social environment. Seasonal factors in September, such as the start of the academic term and the transition into shorter evenings, could also influence crime dynamics, with anti-social behaviour linked to student-related activity. However, the lower-than-UK-average rates for property crimes like shoplifting (18% below) and vehicle crime (50% below) suggest effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The relatively low burglary rate (64% below UK average) may reflect improved security measures in residential areas or a shift in criminal activity toward more transient or public spaces.

September 2025 saw a 50% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 18 to 27 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened tensions during the back-to-school period. Conversely, robbery and bicycle theft both declined sharply, with robbery falling by 62.5% (from 8 to 3) and bicycle theft dropping 42.9% (from 14 to 8). These decreases could be linked to increased police patrols in high-risk areas or seasonal factors such as students returning to campus. The crime mix also revealed notable contrasts with UK averages: public order offences were 48% above the UK rate, a figure that may be influenced by Swansea’s vibrant nightlife and events calendar. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 32% below the UK average, due to community initiatives or improved local policing strategies. Residents may find the drop in robbery rates particularly reassuring, indicating a potential reduction in targeted attacks in the area.

Swansea's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a 14.8% drop from the previous month’s rate of 7.4 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a position it has maintained for several months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 53 crimes each day in September, a figure that translates to a local monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 159 residents. Considering Swansea’s population of 251,304, this rate suggests a relatively stable crime environment compared to other parts of the UK. While the daily count remains a useful metric for residents, the monthly aggregate offers a broader perspective on how crime is distributed across the population. For context, this rate is lower than the UK average but reflects the same seasonal trends observed in other coastal cities during the autumn transition.