Crime in Clydach: statistics, rates and trends
665 crimes were recorded in Clydach in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (278), anti-social behaviour (123) and public order (92) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,158th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Clydach | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 665 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.5 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,296 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clydach peaked in the year to August 2020 (689 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (444). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 665 | 71.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 656 | 70.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 500 | 53.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 444 | 47.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 552 | 59.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 652 | 70.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 689 | 74.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 674 | 72.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 639 | 68.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clydach recorded notably more public order (49% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (55% below) and vehicle crime (52% below). On the year before, public order rose from 76 to 92, while other theft fell from 36 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 278 | 29.9 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 123 | 13.2 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Public order | 92 | 9.9 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.4 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Clydach; the highest is Penderry (110.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Pontlliw and Tircoed (31.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clydach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morriston | 1,598 | 94.7 | +32% |
| Llansamlet | 1,024 | 67.3 | -6% |
| Mynydd-bach | 723 | 78.2 | +9% |
| Bôn-y-maen | 645 | 82.1 | +15% |
| Pontlliw and Tircoed | 112 | 31.4 | -56% |
| Penderry | 1,358 | 110.3 | +54% |
| Landore | 658 | 82.0 | +15% |
| Cwmbwrla | 526 | 67.6 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Clydach over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Clydach Road” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clydach Road | 39 |
| On or near Gwalia Court | 31 |
| On or near Tyle Teg | 28 |
| On or near Danygraig | 27 |
| On or near Heol Valentine | 27 |
| On or near High Street | 26 |
| On or near Brynamlwg | 20 |
| On or near Heol Graig-Felen | 19 |
| On or near Edison Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
Of the 542 crimes in Clydach with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 123 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 225 | 41.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 137 | 25.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 107 | 19.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Clydach has an estimated population of 9,296 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (14%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%) and an older population (23%, against 19%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clydach average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Clydach | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Clydach a safe place to live?
Clydach recorded 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,158th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Clydach?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 278 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (123).
Is crime in Clydach going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clydach was up 1% on the year before: 665 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 656 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clydach?
About 9,296 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clydach?
Clydach is policed by South Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.