SA1 1NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 1NU

SA1 1NU, Swansea has recorded a total of 151 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.04 per 1,000 population. This SA1 1NU 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 1NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 1NU, encompassing approximately 3770 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (5.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)

SA1 1NU 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: 20
  • Welcome Lane with total crimes: 9

SA1 1NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5540.045.77%
Shoplifting2014.59-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour195.3090.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.0487.50%
Drugs133.9885.71%
Public order83.45-60.00%
Other theft62.12500.00%
Other crime41.590.00%
Possession of weapons31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.80-60.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Robbery10.53-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5240.0410.64%
Shoplifting3213.7945.45%
Public order208.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour105.30-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson82.650.00%
Drugs72.12-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.860.00%
Bicycle theft51.330.00%
Other crime41.3333.33%
Burglary31.060.00%
Robbery30.8050.00%
Other theft10.80-88.89%
Theft from the person10.27-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4737.39-9.62%
Shoplifting2212.4615.79%
Anti-social behaviour215.830.00%
Public order155.57-28.57%
Other theft93.98125.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.39-27.27%
Drugs82.12-27.27%
Burglary32.1250.00%
Theft from the person30.800.00%
Other crime30.8050.00%
Robbery20.80100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5240.31-14.75%
Anti-social behaviour2113.7923.53%
Public order215.57-12.50%
Shoplifting195.57-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson115.0422.22%
Drugs112.9237.50%
Other theft42.92-66.67%
Bicycle theft41.060.00%
Theft from the person31.0650.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Other crime20.53-33.33%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6145.3569.44%
Shoplifting2616.18-3.70%
Public order246.8984.62%
Anti-social behaviour176.3654.55%
Other theft124.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.18-18.18%
Drugs82.39100.00%
Possession of weapons32.1250.00%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Theft from the person20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3636.07-16.28%
Shoplifting279.55-32.50%
Other theft207.16122.22%
Public order135.30-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson113.45-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.92-56.00%
Vehicle crime42.92300.00%
Drugs41.06-63.64%
Other crime31.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.53-33.33%
Theft from the person10.53-80.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4346.67-8.51%
Shoplifting4011.4029.03%
Anti-social behaviour2510.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.63114.29%
Public order153.980.00%
Drugs113.980.00%
Other theft92.920.00%
Theft from the person52.39400.00%
Burglary51.33-28.57%
Possession of weapons31.330.00%
Bicycle theft30.8050.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4744.2927.03%
Shoplifting3112.46-16.22%
Anti-social behaviour258.2225.00%
Public order156.6366.67%
Drugs113.9822.22%
Other theft92.920.00%
Burglary72.3975.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.8616.67%
Vehicle crime71.86133.33%
Possession of weapons31.8650.00%
Other crime20.80-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.53-33.33%
Theft from the person10.53-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3739.7868.18%
Violence and sexual offences379.81-19.57%
Anti-social behaviour209.81-4.76%
Other theft95.30-40.00%
Drugs92.39-30.77%
Public order92.39-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson62.390.00%
Theft from the person51.59400.00%
Burglary41.33-42.86%
Robbery31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Bicycle theft30.800.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4640.0424.32%
Shoplifting2212.2037.50%
Anti-social behaviour215.83-4.55%
Other theft155.5750.00%
Drugs133.9844.44%
Public order133.45-27.78%
Burglary73.45250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.86-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3735.27-27.45%
Anti-social behaviour229.81-18.52%
Public order185.83-5.26%
Shoplifting164.77-11.11%
Other theft104.24-23.08%
Drugs92.65125.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.39-27.27%
Vehicle crime42.1233.33%
Bicycle theft31.06200.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5141.1018.60%
Anti-social behaviour2713.5250.00%
Public order197.1611.76%
Shoplifting185.04-10.00%
Other theft134.77-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson113.450.00%
Drugs42.92-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-25.00%
Theft from the person20.80-60.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4338.980.00%
Shoplifting2011.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.300.00%
Public order174.770.00%
Other theft154.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.980.00%
Drugs72.920.00%
Theft from the person51.860.00%
Vehicle crime41.330.00%
Bicycle theft41.060.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 202421
June 202421
May 202417
April 202411
March 202425
February 202425
January 202420
December 202321
November 202322
October 202327
September 202318

A total of 330 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202432
July 202422
June 202419
May 202426
April 202427
March 202440
February 202431
January 202437
December 202322
November 202316
October 202318
September 202320

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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 20248
June 202411
May 20249
April 202411
March 202415
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 115 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20248
June 202411
May 20248
April 20244
March 202411
February 202411
January 20249
December 202313
November 20239
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 607 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202452
July 202447
June 202452
May 202461
April 202436
March 202443
February 202447
January 202437
December 202346
November 202337
October 202351
September 202343

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20249
June 20244
May 202412
April 202420
March 20249
February 20249
January 20249
December 202315
November 202310
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202420
July 202415
June 202421
May 202424
April 202413
March 202415
February 202415
January 20249
December 202313
November 202318
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 1NU 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
    Total20
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Welcome Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Castle Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Kings Lane
    Total8
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. College Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bethesda Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Belle Vue Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Matthew Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Tontine Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. New Cut Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 13. Ivey Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Swan Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 15. Strand Row
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clifton Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Pleasant View Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Wilks Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Greenhill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Thomas Row
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Campbell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Quarry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Strand
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Ebenezer Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Stryd Fawr
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. New Orchard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Short Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Upper Strand
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Croft Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1