Crime Rate in Clydach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clydach

The total recorded crimes in Clydach, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clydach crime rate of 13.86 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (85.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
Clydach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhyddwen Road with total crimes: 12
  • Clydach Road with total crimes: 9
  • Graig-Y-Dderi 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 May 2025 the Clydach has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 13.86 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clydach)CrimesRank (Clydach)CrimesRank (Clydach)
Castle498 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston166 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry117 31,732 31,538 3
Uplands83 101,199 61,213 4
Waterfront106 51,330 4882 8
Townhill111 4915 10857 9
Mynydd-bach93 9994 81,185 5
Llansamlet102 61,270 51,163 6
Cockett96 81,157 7965 7
Sketty59 13914 11819 10
Gorseinon and Penyrheol63 12896 12788 11
Bôn-y-maen72 11815 13761 12
Landore34 19771 14672 14
Cwmbwrla51 14652 16595 16
St Thomas45 17771 15632 15
West Cross47 15591 17468 17
Pontarddulais45 16533 18465 18
Llwchwr39 18417 19443 19
Gowerton22 23365 20389 20
Waunarlwydd29 20244 23275 22
Mumbles28 21354 21317 21
Pontlliew and Tircoed23 22289 22264 24
Dunvant and Killay12 26222 24266 23
Penllergaer14 24172 25153 25
Gower13 25141 26125 26
Pen-clawdd11 27116 2786 27
Fairwood8 2883 2970 28
Bishopston6 3086 2865 29
Pennard8 2956 3150 32
Llangyfelach3 3260 3060 30
Mayals3 3151 3255 31

Clydach Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 478 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.77 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202520
March 202541
February 202541
January 202565
December 202431
November 202444
October 202420
September 202430
August 202423
July 202433
June 202456
May 202437

A total of 300 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202518
March 202527
February 20254
January 202518
December 20244
November 202421
October 20246
September 202434
August 202432
July 202423
June 202476
May 202411

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
October 20241
September 202410
August 20241
July 20248
June 202418

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
December 20241
November 20247
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 20255
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 202414
August 202413
July 202414
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Rhyddwen Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Clydach Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
3. Graig-Y-Dderi (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Gwalia Court (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Hillrise Park (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Capel Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Heol Valentine (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Heol Graig-Felen (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Rhyd-Y-Pandy Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Lon-Y-Felin (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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