SA1 1LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 1LS

SA1 1LS, Swansea has recorded a total of 222 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.56 per 1,000 population. This SA1 1LS 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 1LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 1LS, encompassing approximately 3857 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (1.20% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (-34.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)

SA1 1LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Pleasant Drive with total crimes: 29
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Castle Square with total crimes: 20

SA1 1LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8457.561.20%
Shoplifting2821.78-34.88%
Anti-social behaviour227.26-18.52%
Other theft175.70466.67%
Public order164.41-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson164.1533.33%
Drugs154.1536.36%
Vehicle crime73.8916.67%
Bicycle theft41.81-20.00%
Other crime41.04-20.00%
Burglary31.04-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.780.00%
Theft from the person20.78-60.00%
Robbery10.52-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8360.9325.76%
Shoplifting4321.5230.30%
Anti-social behaviour2711.15-22.86%
Public order277.0022.73%
Criminal damage and arson127.0033.33%
Drugs113.11-8.33%
Vehicle crime62.850.00%
Theft from the person51.5625.00%
Other crime51.3066.67%
Bicycle theft51.30400.00%
Burglary41.30-33.33%
Robbery41.04100.00%
Other theft31.04-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6654.19-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour3517.119.38%
Shoplifting339.0732.00%
Public order228.56-35.29%
Other theft155.70200.00%
Drugs123.89-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson93.11-35.71%
Burglary62.33200.00%
Theft from the person41.56-33.33%
Other crime31.0450.00%
Robbery20.78100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7556.26-9.64%
Public order3419.4413.33%
Anti-social behaviour328.81-5.88%
Shoplifting258.30-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson146.4816.67%
Drugs143.6316.67%
Theft from the person63.63200.00%
Other theft51.56-66.67%
Bicycle theft51.3066.67%
Burglary21.30-81.82%
Other crime20.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8364.0462.75%
Shoplifting3521.52-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour349.0725.93%
Public order308.8142.86%
Other theft157.78-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson123.89-14.29%
Drugs123.11100.00%
Burglary113.11450.00%
Other crime42.8533.33%
Possession of weapons31.0450.00%
Bicycle theft30.780.00%
Theft from the person20.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.52-60.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5152.89-28.17%
Shoplifting3913.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour2710.11-32.50%
Other theft277.00107.69%
Public order217.00-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson145.44-33.33%
Drugs63.63-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.560.00%
Theft from the person31.30-50.00%
Other crime30.78200.00%
Bicycle theft30.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.78-50.00%
Burglary20.52-66.67%
Robbery10.52-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7167.15-15.48%
Shoplifting5218.4130.00%
Anti-social behaviour4013.480.00%
Public order2710.3722.73%
Criminal damage and arson217.0031.25%
Drugs135.44-27.78%
Other theft133.3718.18%
Burglary63.37-14.29%
Theft from the person61.56200.00%
Possession of weapons41.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.0450.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Other crime10.52-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8467.6744.83%
Anti-social behaviour4021.7811.11%
Shoplifting4010.37-13.04%
Public order2210.3729.41%
Drugs185.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.6733.33%
Other theft114.15-35.29%
Vehicle crime102.85400.00%
Burglary72.5916.67%
Possession of weapons61.81200.00%
Other crime31.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.78-50.00%
Theft from the person20.52-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5858.07-38.30%
Shoplifting4615.0448.39%
Anti-social behaviour3611.93-51.35%
Public order179.330.00%
Other theft174.41-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson124.419.09%
Drugs123.11-40.00%
Burglary63.110.00%
Theft from the person61.5620.00%
Bicycle theft41.56-33.33%
Robbery31.040.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9476.7427.03%
Anti-social behaviour7424.37131.25%
Shoplifting3119.1955.00%
Other theft248.0450.00%
Drugs206.2266.67%
Public order175.19-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson114.41-15.38%
Burglary62.8550.00%
Bicycle theft61.56100.00%
Theft from the person51.56150.00%
Possession of weapons41.300.00%
Vehicle crime41.04-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7454.70-7.50%
Anti-social behaviour3219.19-25.58%
Public order248.30-4.00%
Shoplifting206.22-31.03%
Other theft165.19-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson134.15-23.53%
Drugs123.37100.00%
Vehicle crime63.110.00%
Burglary41.56-42.86%
Other crime31.040.00%
Bicycle theft30.78200.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Theft from the person20.52-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8063.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour4320.747.50%
Shoplifting2911.15-3.33%
Public order257.52-19.35%
Other theft196.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson174.930.00%
Burglary74.4116.67%
Vehicle crime61.8150.00%
Drugs61.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons51.560.00%
Theft from the person31.30-50.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.78-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6461.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour4016.590.00%
Public order3110.370.00%
Shoplifting308.040.00%
Other theft197.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson174.930.00%
Drugs94.410.00%
Burglary62.330.00%
Bicycle theft61.560.00%
Theft from the person61.560.00%
Vehicle crime41.560.00%
Other crime31.040.00%
Robbery20.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 202411
April 20242
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
February 202410
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 482 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202427
July 202435
June 202432
May 202434
April 202427
March 202440
February 202440
January 202436
December 202374
November 202332
October 202343
September 202340

A total of 201 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
July 202415
June 20245
May 202415
April 202427
March 202413
February 202411
January 202417
December 202324
November 202316
October 202319
September 202319

A total of 313 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202427
July 202422
June 202434
May 202430
April 202421
March 202427
February 202422
January 202417
December 202317
November 202324
October 202325
September 202331

A total of 451 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202443
July 202433
June 202425
May 202435
April 202439
March 202452
February 202440
January 202446
December 202331
November 202320
October 202329
September 202330

A total of 967 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202483
July 202466
June 202475
May 202483
April 202451
March 202471
February 202484
January 202458
December 202394
November 202374
October 202380
September 202364

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 20249
June 202414
May 202412
April 202414
March 202421
February 202416
January 202412
December 202311
November 202313
October 202317
September 202317

A total of 160 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 202412
June 202414
May 202412
April 20246
March 202413
February 202418
January 202412
December 202320
November 202312
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
October 20235

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mount Pleasant Drive
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Public order2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total26
    Shoplifting13
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Castle Square
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Caer Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Welcome Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Castle Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Kings Lane
    Total8
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Willows Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Green Dragon Lane
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. College Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Bethesda Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Belle Vue Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Matthew Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Tontine Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. New Cut Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 18. Park Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ivey Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cradock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Swan Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Strand Row
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Portland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Horton Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Dynevor Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Clifton Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Pleasant View Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Wilks Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Campbell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1