SA1 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1

SA1, Swansea has recorded a total of 773 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.93 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SA1 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SA1, encompassing approximately 51791 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (271) incidents (0.37% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (141) incidents (21.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

SA1 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 79
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 29
  • Mount Pleasant Drive with total crimes: 29

SA1 Crime Map

Postcodes in SA1

The postcode district are associated with the SA1, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SA1 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 271 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27114.930.37%
Shoplifting1415.2321.55%
Anti-social behaviour802.72-28.57%
Public order761.54-15.56%
Criminal damage and arson541.47-1.82%
Other theft431.04-2.27%
Vehicle crime340.8325.93%
Drugs320.6639.13%
Other crime140.62-22.22%
Burglary80.27-63.64%
Bicycle theft60.15-40.00%
Possession of weapons60.12-14.29%
Theft from the person60.12-14.29%
Robbery20.12-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 270 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27015.582.66%
Shoplifting1165.2114.85%
Anti-social behaviour1122.24-6.67%
Public order902.16-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson551.745.77%
Other theft441.062.33%
Vehicle crime270.858.00%
Drugs230.52-23.33%
Burglary220.4429.41%
Other crime180.4212.50%
Bicycle theft100.3525.00%
Theft from the person70.19-46.15%
Possession of weapons70.14-22.22%
Robbery60.1450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 263 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26315.56-1.87%
Anti-social behaviour1205.082.56%
Public order1052.32-17.32%
Shoplifting1012.03-4.72%
Criminal damage and arson521.95-20.00%
Other theft431.0016.22%
Drugs300.833.45%
Vehicle crime250.5819.05%
Burglary170.4841.67%
Other crime160.33-5.88%
Theft from the person130.310.00%
Possession of weapons90.2512.50%
Bicycle theft80.17-60.00%
Robbery40.15-20.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 268 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 127 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26816.32-12.13%
Public order1275.1725.74%
Anti-social behaviour1172.452.63%
Shoplifting1062.26-7.83%
Criminal damage and arson652.0535.42%
Other theft371.26-30.19%
Drugs290.7126.09%
Vehicle crime210.56-25.00%
Bicycle theft200.4142.86%
Other crime170.396.25%
Theft from the person130.33-7.14%
Burglary120.25-65.71%
Possession of weapons80.2314.29%
Robbery50.15400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 305 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30516.8819.61%
Shoplifting1155.89-12.21%
Anti-social behaviour1142.223.64%
Public order1012.207.45%
Other theft531.95-5.36%
Criminal damage and arson481.02-20.00%
Burglary350.93191.67%
Vehicle crime280.68-42.86%
Drugs230.54-4.17%
Other crime160.44100.00%
Theft from the person140.31100.00%
Bicycle theft140.2727.27%
Possession of weapons70.27-30.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 255 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 131 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25516.01-10.53%
Shoplifting1314.92-28.42%
Anti-social behaviour1102.533.77%
Public order942.12-15.32%
Criminal damage and arson601.81-29.41%
Other theft561.167.69%
Vehicle crime491.08122.73%
Drugs240.95-27.27%
Burglary120.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft110.23-21.43%
Possession of weapons100.21-9.09%
Other crime80.19-27.27%
Theft from the person70.15-22.22%
Robbery20.14-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 285 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 183 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28518.34-1.04%
Shoplifting1835.5033.58%
Public order1113.5327.59%
Anti-social behaviour1062.14-17.83%
Criminal damage and arson852.0573.47%
Other theft521.64-3.70%
Drugs331.00-13.16%
Burglary240.640.00%
Vehicle crime220.46-63.33%
Bicycle theft140.4255.56%
Possession of weapons110.2722.22%
Other crime110.21-21.43%
Theft from the person90.2150.00%
Robbery40.17100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 288 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 137 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28817.4912.50%
Shoplifting1375.56-0.72%
Anti-social behaviour1292.6515.18%
Public order872.4916.00%
Vehicle crime601.6846.34%
Other theft541.16-6.90%
Criminal damage and arson491.04-24.62%
Drugs380.9522.58%
Burglary240.73-11.11%
Other crime140.4640.00%
Bicycle theft90.2712.50%
Possession of weapons90.1780.00%
Theft from the person60.17-33.33%
Robbery20.12-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 256 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25616.24-8.24%
Shoplifting1384.9425.45%
Anti-social behaviour1122.66-23.81%
Public order752.1613.64%
Criminal damage and arson651.4520.37%
Other theft581.2620.83%
Vehicle crime411.1236.67%
Drugs310.79-11.43%
Burglary270.6058.82%
Other crime100.52150.00%
Theft from the person90.19-18.18%
Bicycle theft80.17-52.94%
Robbery60.15200.00%
Possession of weapons50.12-28.57%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 279 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27915.97-2.11%
Anti-social behaviour1475.3928.95%
Shoplifting1102.8422.22%
Public order662.12-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson541.27-30.77%
Other theft481.04-2.04%
Drugs350.9334.62%
Vehicle crime300.68-11.76%
Burglary170.58-22.73%
Bicycle theft170.330.00%
Theft from the person110.3383.33%
Possession of weapons70.2140.00%
Other crime40.14-50.00%
Robbery20.08-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 285 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28515.664.78%
Anti-social behaviour1145.50-14.93%
Shoplifting902.20-38.36%
Criminal damage and arson781.7416.42%
Public order721.51-34.55%
Other theft491.39-2.00%
Vehicle crime340.95-20.93%
Drugs260.6623.81%
Burglary220.50-24.14%
Bicycle theft170.42112.50%
Other crime80.330.00%
Theft from the person60.15-33.33%
Possession of weapons50.12-37.50%
Robbery50.1025.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 272 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 146 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27217.550.00%
Shoplifting1465.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour1342.820.00%
Public order1102.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson672.120.00%
Other theft501.290.00%
Vehicle crime430.970.00%
Burglary290.830.00%
Drugs210.560.00%
Theft from the person90.410.00%
Other crime80.170.00%
Bicycle theft80.150.00%
Possession of weapons80.150.00%
Robbery40.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 274.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 305 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024271
August 2024270
July 2024263
June 2024268
May 2024305
April 2024255
March 2024285
February 2024288
January 2024256
December 2023279
November 2023285
October 2023272

A total of 249 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202422
July 202417
June 202412
May 202435
April 202412
March 202424
February 202424
January 202427
December 202317
November 202322
October 202329

A total of 732 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202455
July 202452
June 202465
May 202448
April 202460
March 202485
February 202449
January 202465
December 202354
November 202378
October 202367

A total of 345 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202423
July 202430
June 202429
May 202423
April 202424
March 202433
February 202438
January 202431
December 202335
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 1114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202490
July 2024105
June 2024127
May 2024101
April 202494
March 2024111
February 202487
January 202475
December 202366
November 202372
October 2023110

A total of 1395 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 2024112
July 2024120
June 2024117
May 2024114
April 2024110
March 2024106
February 2024129
January 2024112
December 2023147
November 2023114
October 2023134

A total of 144 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 202416
June 202417
May 202416
April 20248
March 202411
February 202414
January 202410
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 587 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202444
July 202443
June 202437
May 202453
April 202456
March 202452
February 202454
January 202458
December 202348
November 202349
October 202350

A total of 1514 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 126.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024141
August 2024116
July 2024101
June 2024106
May 2024115
April 2024131
March 2024183
February 2024137
January 2024138
December 2023110
November 202390
October 2023146

A total of 414 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202427
July 202425
June 202421
May 202428
April 202449
March 202422
February 202460
January 202441
December 202330
November 202334
October 202343

A total of 142 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20248
June 202420
May 202414
April 202411
March 202414
February 20249
January 20248
December 202317
November 202317
October 20238

A total of 92 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410
March 202411
February 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 110 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202413
June 202413
May 202414
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 20249
December 202311
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total79
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Public order10
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total29
    Shoplifting20
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Mount Pleasant Drive
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Public order2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total27
    Shoplifting17
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Castle Square
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Lee Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting17
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Albert Row
    Total15
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Victoria Avenue
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Caer Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Griffith John Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 14. Welcome Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Castle Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 16. Humphrey Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kings Lane
    Total8
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Willows Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Green Dragon Lane
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. College Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Bethesda Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Rodney Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Maliphant Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. B4290
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 25. Garden Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 26. Belle Vue Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Matthew Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 29. Vivian Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 30. St Helen'S Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1