Swansea

:This page is about Swansea in Wales. For others, see Swansea (disambiguation).

Public order

Swansea is policed by the South Wales Police.

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As well as its more creditable achievements, Swansea has acquired a less enviable reputation for car crime: the BBC has described it as a "black spot for car crime" http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/low/in_depth/uk/2002/cracking_crime/2262344.stm, for example. Car crime is a central theme in the film Twin Town, which is set in and around Swansea.

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Drunk and disorderly behaviour is an acute problem in the pub and nightclub areas of Kingsway and Wind Street during the busiest clubbing periods. On a typical Saturday night, you will find a heavy police presence at these areas. The city centre area is heavily watched by police cameras.

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Fortunately, Swansea enjoys very little football violence. Football violence has occurred only occasionally - mainly between Swansea City supporters and Cardiff City supporters where many matches between these sides have ended in violent clashes between supporters. These two clubs have a long history of intense rivalry, being described in the media as tribal.

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