Crime Rate in Clydach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clydach

The total recorded crimes in Clydach, Swansea, UK in March 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clydach crime rate of 12.49 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Clydach, encompassing approximately 7,288 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (575.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Clydach Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • B4603 with total crimes: 6
  • Lon-Y-Felin with total crimes: 6
  • Heol Y Garn with total crimes: 6

How safe is Clydach?

To understand the safety of Clydach, we need to analyze Clydach crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Clydach reported a higher crime volume than the Swansea average, with 987 crimes compared to 810. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Clydach witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Clydach had fewer crimes than the Swansea average, with 738 crimes compared to 742. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Clydach witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swansea, Clydach has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Clydach Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Clydach has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 12.49 ranking 9th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Clydach crimes were 987. The crime rate of Clydach in 2024 was 135.42 (year) or 11.28 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clydach were around 738 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.25 (year) or 8.44 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swansea)CrimesRank (Swansea)CrimesRank (Swansea)
Castle457 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston188 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry134 31,732 31,538 3
Uplands105 61,199 61,213 4
Waterfront100 71,330 4882 8
Cockett122 41,157 7965 7
Mynydd-bach111 5994 81,185 5
Llansamlet97 81,270 51,163 6
Townhill88 10915 10857 9
Sketty64 13914 11819 10
Gorseinon and Penyrheol73 12896 12788 11
Landore83 11771 14672 14
Bôn-y-maen45 14815 13761 12
St Thomas44 15771 15632 15
Cwmbwrla43 16652 16595 16
West Cross40 17591 17468 17
Pontarddulais23 20533 18465 18
Llwchwr38 18417 19443 19
Pontlliew and Tircoed34 19289 22264 24
Gowerton21 21365 20389 20
Mumbles19 22354 21317 21
Waunarlwydd12 25244 23275 22
Dunvant and Killay15 24222 24266 23
Penllergaer16 23172 25153 25
Gower7 30141 26125 26
Pen-clawdd11 26116 2786 27
Fairwood11 2783 2970 28
Bishopston8 2986 2865 29
Pennard9 2856 3150 32
Llangyfelach7 3160 3060 30
Mayals3 3251 3255 31

Clydach Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (76 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 447 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202541
January 202565
December 202431
November 202444
October 202420
September 202430
August 202423
July 202433
June 202456
May 202437
April 202426

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 20254
January 202518
December 20244
November 202421
October 20246
September 202434
August 202432
July 202423
June 202476
May 202411
April 202412

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 202414
August 202413
July 202414
June 202426
May 202416
April 20246

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
December 20241
November 20247
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
October 20241
September 202410
August 20241
July 20248
June 202418
April 202410

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 202410
October 20243
September 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
April 20243

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20259
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Clydach in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Clydach postcode area is presented below.

1. B4603 (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Lon-Y-Felin (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Heol Y Garn (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Rhyddwen Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Ffordd Tyn-Y-Coed (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Pontardawe Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Enid Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Tyle Teg (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bwlch Y Gwyn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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