Clydach Crime Overview
Clydach is the second safest small town in West Glamorgan, and is among the top 20 safest overall out of West Glamorgan's 70 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Clydach in 2020 was 27 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to West Glamorgan's overall crime rate, coming in 156% lower than the West Glamorgan rate of 70 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Clydach is the 94th safest small town, and the 4,376th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2019, Clydach was the worst small town in West Glamorgan for possession of weapons, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.13 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Clydach are violence and sexual offences, with 117 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 15. This is 29% lower than 2019's figure of 151 offences and a difference of 4.43 from 2019's crime rate of 20. Clydach's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Clydach to other towns and cities
See how Clydach shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Clydach and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Clydach Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Clydach This Year
| Clydach | West Glamorgan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 166 | 21.62 | 12,973 | 33.24 | 54% safer |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.17 | 1,409 | 3.61 | 209% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 15 | 1.95 | 3,109 | 7.97 | 309% safer |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.65 | 1,377 | 3.53 | 443% safer |
| Other Crime | 2 | 0.26 | 559 | 1.43 | 450% safer |
| Other Theft | 11 | 1.43 | 2,037 | 5.22 | 265% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.13 | 222 | 0.57 | 338% safer |
| Public Order | 38 | 4.95 | 3,594 | 9.21 | 86% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.13 | 152 | 0.39 | 200% safer |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.13 | 1,611 | 4.13 | 3077% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 11 | 1.43 | 1,683 | 4.31 | 201% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 117 | 15.24 | 11,288 | 28.92 | 90% safer |
Crime in Clydach Compared To West Glamorgan
Clydach Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbles | 385 | 23.27 | 18% safer |
| Clydach | 211 | 27.48 | - |
| Sketty | 429 | 29.49 | 7% more dangerous |
| Cwmbwrla | 234 | 29.92 | 8% more dangerous |
| Llwchwr | 297 | 31.11 | 12% more dangerous |
| Birchgrove | 255 | 31.62 | 13% more dangerous |
| St. Thomas | 270 | 32.65 | 16% more dangerous |
Clydach Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 11 | 11 | 10 | 22 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 1.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.4 | 3.4 | 6 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.2 | 0.91 | 0.52 | 0.65 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.3 | 0.65 | 0.52 | 0.26 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 1.7 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.26 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Public Order | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 5.0 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | - | - | 0.52 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 0.52 | 0.13 | 0.39 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 15 | 16 | 20 | 15 | Safer |
Changes In Clydach's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Clydach to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Clydach | 27.48 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 59% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 65% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 67% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 68% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 68% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 72% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 73% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 74% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 79% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 80% more dangerous |
Crime in Clydach During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Clydach change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in June, when Clydach saw a 900% increase in anti-social behaviour. Clydach saw a large fall in vehicle crime during August, when it fell by 86% compared to August in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +167% | +500% | +300% | +900% | +43% | -25% | -14% | -12% | +567% | +600% |
| Burglary | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | +100% | -50% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -33% | - | - | -67% | - | -80% | -80% | - | -33% | -82% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | - | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | - | -33% | -33% | -33% | +33% | -20% | +50% | +200% | +400% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -67% | - | -80% | - | - | -86% | -67% | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +88% | -62% | -13% | +30% | -33% | -23% | +125% | -23% | -22% | -47% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Clydach
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Clydach's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021