SA3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA3

SA3, Swansea has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.78 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SA3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SA3, encompassing approximately 25367 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)

SA3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairwood Road with total crimes: 9
  • Walnut Close with total crimes: 5
  • Alder Way with total crimes: 4

SA3 Crime Map

Postcodes in SA3

The postcode district are associated with the SA3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SA3 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 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences283.787.69%
Criminal damage and arson181.10100.00%
Shoplifting110.71-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour90.43-50.00%
Other theft90.3528.57%
Public order70.35-63.16%
Vehicle crime60.28100.00%
Burglary30.2450.00%
Bicycle theft20.12100.00%
Drugs10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences264.06-23.53%
Public order191.025.56%
Anti-social behaviour180.7580.00%
Shoplifting140.71250.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.55-30.77%
Other theft70.35-12.50%
Vehicle crime30.280.00%
Other crime20.120.00%
Burglary20.08-33.33%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences343.98-17.07%
Public order181.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.71-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour100.51-41.18%
Other theft80.390.00%
Shoplifting40.32-81.82%
Vehicle crime30.16-25.00%
Burglary30.120.00%
Theft from the person20.120.00%
Other crime20.080.00%
Drugs20.08100.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.2413.89%
Shoplifting221.6222.22%
Public order180.8738.46%
Anti-social behaviour170.71-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson160.6760.00%
Other theft80.63-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.3233.33%
Burglary30.16-50.00%
Theft from the person20.120.00%
Drugs10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences364.8528.57%
Anti-social behaviour221.4246.67%
Shoplifting180.87-33.33%
Public order130.7144.44%
Other theft100.5166.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.3942.86%
Burglary60.39500.00%
Other crime30.24200.00%
Vehicle crime30.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences283.75-24.32%
Shoplifting271.1080.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.0650.00%
Public order90.5928.57%
Criminal damage and arson70.3516.67%
Other theft60.28100.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.040.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences373.3168.18%
Shoplifting151.4636.36%
Anti-social behaviour100.59150.00%
Public order70.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.28-40.00%
Other theft30.24-40.00%
Other crime20.12100.00%
Drugs10.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.04-50.00%
Burglary10.04-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.04-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences222.68-29.03%
Shoplifting110.87450.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.43-16.67%
Public order70.390.00%
Other theft50.28-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour40.20-66.67%
Burglary20.16-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.080.00%
Bicycle theft20.08100.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%
Drugs10.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.1134.78%
Anti-social behaviour121.22-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson120.47300.00%
Public order70.47-53.33%
Other theft70.280.00%
Burglary50.2866.67%
Shoplifting20.20-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.08-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences233.00-23.33%
Public order150.91150.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.5927.27%
Other theft70.5516.67%
Shoplifting50.28-54.55%
Burglary30.20-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.12-66.67%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Drugs10.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences303.073.45%
Anti-social behaviour111.18-15.38%
Shoplifting110.43450.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.430.00%
Other theft60.35-14.29%
Public order60.24-45.45%
Burglary40.24-20.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences293.19-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour131.14-27.78%
Public order110.5110.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.43125.00%
Other theft70.35-12.50%
Burglary50.28-16.67%
Shoplifting20.20-66.67%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.040.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour181.220.00%
Public order100.710.00%
Other theft80.390.00%
Shoplifting60.320.00%
Burglary60.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.240.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Robbery10.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.040.00%
Other crime10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 396 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202426
July 202434
June 202441
May 202436
April 202428
March 202437
February 202422
January 202431
December 202323
November 202330
October 202329
September 202331

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202410
June 202417
May 202422
April 202415
March 202410
February 20244
January 202412
December 202314
November 202311
October 202313
September 202318

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 202413
June 202416
May 202410
April 20247
March 20246
February 202410
January 202412
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 20244
June 202422
May 202418
April 202427
March 202415
February 202411
January 20242
December 20235
November 202311
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 147 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202419
July 202418
June 202418
May 202413
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 202315
November 20236
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fairwood Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Walnut Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson5
  • 3. Alder Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Mulberry Avenue
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Norton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Walters Crescent
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 8. Castle Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Warwick Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 10. Olive Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Miles Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Vensland
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 13. Clifflands Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Orchid Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Ilston Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Coltshill Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gower Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Limeslade Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Baywood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kenilworth Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Clos St Cenydd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Moor Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kyfts Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Applegrove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Osborne Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lunnon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Tudor Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1