The Dyfatty Clear Hold Build project is now underway, targeting long-standing issues linked to serious organised crime, anti-social behaviour and community safety concerns in the area around High Street North and nearby tower blocks.
Led by South Wales Police alongside the city council and other agencies, the operation is being described as a “long overdue” intervention for residents.
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‘Long overdue’ action
Chief Superintendent Stephen Jones said the first phase will focus on removing criminal influence and protecting vulnerable people.
He said many residents have been forced to live with the impact of organised crime for years — despite having no connection to it themselves.
“This work is long overdue for the people who live in Dyfatty,” he said.
(Image: South Wales Police)
(Image: South Wales Police)
Three-phase plan to transform the area
The scheme follows the national Clear Hold Build model — a strategy backed by the Home Office.
- Clear phase: A year-long police-led crackdown targeting offenders and disrupting criminal networks
- Hold phase: Stabilising the area and preventing gangs from returning
- Build phase: Long-term investment to tackle the root causes of crime
Officials say the aim is not just arrests — but lasting change.
Millions pledged to ‘transform’ Dyfatty
Council leader Rob Stewart said the project will work alongside a separate regeneration programme expected to bring up to £20 million into the area over the next decade.
He said the combined efforts would help “clean up and stabilise” Dyfatty while supporting long-term improvements.
The initiative is being coordinated through the Swansea Public Services Board, which includes partners such as Swansea Bay University Health Board and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
Community at the heart of the plan
Chair of the board, Andrea Harrington, said the project would focus on listening to residents and working with local communities to deliver change.
She described Dyfatty as a diverse area facing a range of challenges — but said partners were committed to creating a safer, stronger neighbourhood.
