SA1 1HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 1HW

SA1 1HW, Swansea has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.67 per 1,000 population. This SA1 1HW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA1 postcode area, which has experienced 790 crimes and a crime rate of 15.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA1 1HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 1HW, encompassing approximately 2524 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA1 1HW area, explore the SA1 1HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SA1 1HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lime Court with total crimes: 3
  • Phillip Street with total crimes: 3
  • David Street with total crimes: 3

SA1 1HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.67-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.3625.00%
Public order51.9866.67%
Other theft31.98200.00%
Drugs31.19200.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-33.33%
Other crime10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.2615.38%
Anti-social behaviour45.940.00%
Public order31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.6730.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.58-66.67%
Public order31.19-40.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.84-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson93.96800.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.56200.00%
Public order52.3866.67%
Burglary21.980.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.280.00%
Public order38.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.4523.53%
Criminal damage and arson58.32-16.67%
Public order31.98-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-66.67%
Shoplifting20.79-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.6288.89%
Vehicle crime66.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3820.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.380.00%
Public order41.980.00%
Shoplifting31.58-25.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.51-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson53.56400.00%
Shoplifting41.980.00%
Vehicle crime31.58200.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.3062.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.15300.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.13-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson53.1766.67%
Drugs21.98100.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-80.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.69-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour53.56-37.50%
Public order31.98-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.0740.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.5514.29%
Public order73.17133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.960.00%
Other theft42.770.00%
Public order31.580.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202413
June 202410
May 202421
April 202421
March 202417
February 20249
January 202413
December 20238
November 20239
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20249
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 1HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lime Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Phillip Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. David Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Baptist Well Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Lynn Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hall Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Caepistyll Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Llangyfelach Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Harrington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Mainwaring Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Compass Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Mayhill Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lydbrook Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ysgubor Fach Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Millwood Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Symmons Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rockland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Joseph Davies' Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Waun-Wen Terrace
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Peter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1