Crime in Clydach (Swansea): statistics, rates and trends
521 crimes were recorded in Clydach (Swansea) in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Clydach (Swansea) at a glance
- Crime trends in Clydach (Swansea)
- Types of crime in Clydach (Swansea)
- Clydach (Swansea) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Clydach (Swansea)
- Streets with the most crime in Clydach (Swansea)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clydach (Swansea)
- Population and deprivation in Clydach (Swansea)
- Questions about crime in Clydach (Swansea)
- About this data
521 crimes were recorded in Clydach (Swansea) in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 226 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Clydach (Swansea) has the 774th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clydach (Swansea) | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 521 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.1 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,330 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clydach (Swansea) was highest in the year to July 2020 (595 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (396). Over the whole period it fell 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 521 | 71.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 581 | 79.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 422 | 57.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 396 | 54.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 455 | 62.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 590 | 80.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 595 | 81.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 542 | 73.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 577 | 78.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clydach (Swansea) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for public order.
The largest increases were in public order (+25%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-50%) and other theft (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 226 | 30.8 | 0.90 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 11.1 | 0.72 | -13% |
| Public order | 71 | 9.7 | 1.46 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 6.3 | 0.93 | +10% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.3 | 0.51 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.2 | 0.26 | +78% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.9 | 0.58 | -18% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.6 | 0.46 | +140% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 0.71 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.5 | 0.30 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.70 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.16 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Clydach (Swansea)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clydach (Swansea) recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 43.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clydach (Swansea)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clydach (Swansea) recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clydach (Swansea)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clydach (Swansea) recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clydach (Swansea)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clydach (Swansea) recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clydach (Swansea)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clydach (Swansea) recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clydach (Swansea)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clydach (Swansea) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clydach (Swansea)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clydach (Swansea) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clydach (Swansea)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clydach (Swansea) recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clydach (Swansea)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clydach (Swansea) recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clydach (Swansea)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clydach (Swansea) recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clydach (Swansea)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clydach (Swansea) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Clydach (Swansea)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clydach (Swansea) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clydach (Swansea)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clydach (Swansea) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clydach (Swansea)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clydach (Swansea) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Clydach (Swansea), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clydach (Swansea).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clydach (Swansea) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontardawe | 474 | 81.6 | +15% |
| Neath | 3,572 | 92.7 | +30% |
| Swansea | 18,084 | 99.7 | +40% |
| Baglan | 926 | 73.2 | +3% |
| Pontarddulais | 351 | 51.5 | -28% |
| Ystalyfera | 680 | 75.1 | +6% |
| Gorseinon | 781 | 57.5 | -19% |
| Gowerton | 508 | 62.3 | -12% |
2 areas within Clydach (Swansea), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Clydach had the highest rate (69.4 per 1,000) and Trebanos the lowest (39.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clydach | Neighbourhood | 9,296 | 645 | 69.4 |
| Trebanos | Neighbourhood | 1,388 | 55 | 39.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Clydach (Swansea) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Danygraig | 29 |
| On or near Gwalia Court | 28 |
| On or near High Street | 26 |
| On or near Tyle Teg | 26 |
| On or near Heol Valentine | 25 |
| On or near Edison Crescent | 22 |
| On or near Heol Graig-Felen | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Pearl Street | 13 |
| On or near B4603 | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clydach (Swansea) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 179 | 34.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 20.7% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 15.9% |
| Not recorded | 81 | 15.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Clydach (Swansea) has an estimated population of 7,330. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clydach (Swansea) sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clydach (Swansea) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.7% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Clydach (Swansea) a safe place to live?
Clydach (Swansea) recorded 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Clydach (Swansea)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (81).
Is crime in Clydach (Swansea) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clydach (Swansea) was down 10% on the year before: 521 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 581 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clydach (Swansea)?
Clydach (Swansea) is policed by South Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Clydach (Swansea). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.