Crime Rate in Clydach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clydach

The total recorded crimes in Clydach, Swansea, UK in July 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clydach crime rate of 14.27 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-7.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (222.22% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Clydach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pearl Street with total crimes: 15
  • Tyle Teg with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area 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 areas in the Swansea.

    • 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 areas in the Swansea.

  • 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 July 2025 the Clydach has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 14.27 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clydach)CrimesRank (Clydach)CrimesRank (Clydach)
Castle414 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston126 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry113 41,732 31,538 3
Waterfront114 31,330 4882 8
Uplands84 61,199 61,213 4
Mynydd-bach73 11994 81,185 5
Llansamlet76 71,270 51,163 6
Cockett74 91,157 7965 7
Townhill75 8915 10857 9
Sketty74 10914 11819 10
Gorseinon and Penyrheol64 14896 12788 11
Bôn-y-maen67 13815 13761 12
Landore67 12771 14672 14
St Thomas45 17771 15632 15
Pontarddulais48 15533 18465 18
Cwmbwrla41 19652 16595 16
West Cross45 16591 17468 17
Pontlliew and Tircoed44 18289 22264 24
Llwchwr29 20417 19443 19
Gowerton17 23365 20389 20
Mumbles25 21354 21317 21
Waunarlwydd14 25244 23275 22
Gower24 22141 26125 26
Dunvant and Killay16 24222 24266 23
Penllergaer14 26172 25153 25
Pen-clawdd8 27116 2786 27
Fairwood5 3183 2970 28
Bishopston6 2886 2865 29
Pennard6 2956 3150 32
Llangyfelach5 3060 3060 30
Mayals3 3251 3255 31

Clydach Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 20259
May 202526
April 202518
March 202527
February 20254
January 202518
December 20244
November 202421
October 20246
September 202434
August 202432

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
December 20241
November 20247
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202540
May 202537
April 202520
March 202541
February 202541
January 202565
December 202431
November 202444
October 202420
September 202430
August 202423

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
May 202514
April 202512
March 20255
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 202513
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
October 20241
September 202410
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
January 20253

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20252
February 20257
January 20259
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20253
November 20241

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 202410
October 20243
September 20247

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

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
June 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 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

High Crime Locations Clydach in July 2025

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

1. Pearl Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Tyle Teg (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
5. Heol Y Garn (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Heol Valentine (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Edison Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Graig-Y-Dderi (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Pontardawe Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
10. Capel Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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