SA1 1QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 1QB

SA1 1QB, Swansea has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.15 per 1,000 population. This SA1 1QB 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 1QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 1QB, encompassing approximately 4197 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

SA1 1QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Griffith John Street with total crimes: 9
  • Bethesda Street with total crimes: 7
  • Matthew Street with total crimes: 6

SA1 1QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.15-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour116.6710.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.6211.11%
Public order82.38-27.27%
Other theft51.9166.67%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Drugs20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.48-80.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.25-8.57%
Public order117.62-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour102.62-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson92.38125.00%
Bicycle theft52.140.00%
Burglary41.190.00%
Other theft30.95-50.00%
Shoplifting30.71200.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Drugs20.71-50.00%
Other crime10.48-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.92-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour178.34-15.00%
Public order144.05-26.32%
Other theft63.34200.00%
Other crime41.43100.00%
Theft from the person40.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-20.00%
Drugs40.95-33.33%
Robbery30.950.00%
Shoplifting10.71-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3824.78-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour209.05100.00%
Public order194.77111.11%
Drugs64.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.43-44.44%
Shoplifting41.1933.33%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Theft from the person30.71200.00%
Other theft20.71-77.78%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.2035.48%
Anti-social behaviour1010.01-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson92.380.00%
Other theft92.1480.00%
Public order92.140.00%
Shoplifting32.1450.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.7310.71%
Anti-social behaviour217.39-25.00%
Public order95.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.1412.50%
Other theft52.14-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.48-60.00%
Drugs10.48-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-87.50%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2825.257.69%
Violence and sexual offences286.6733.33%
Public order96.6728.57%
Burglary82.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.91-11.11%
Other theft61.91-14.29%
Drugs61.4350.00%
Shoplifting51.430.00%
Possession of weapons31.19200.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-87.50%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2622.6373.33%
Violence and sexual offences216.19-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson95.00-10.00%
Vehicle crime82.14300.00%
Other theft71.91-22.22%
Public order71.6740.00%
Burglary61.6750.00%
Shoplifting51.43150.00%
Drugs41.190.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.9713.04%
Anti-social behaviour156.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.57400.00%
Other theft92.3812.50%
Public order52.14-50.00%
Drugs41.19-20.00%
Burglary40.9533.33%
Robbery30.950.00%
Bicycle theft30.71200.00%
Theft from the person30.710.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.96-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour105.48-37.50%
Public order102.38-16.67%
Other theft82.380.00%
Drugs51.910.00%
Shoplifting31.1950.00%
Burglary30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.493.45%
Anti-social behaviour167.150.00%
Public order123.819.09%
Other theft82.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.91-22.22%
Drugs51.6766.67%
Vehicle crime21.19-50.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.7316.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.91-11.11%
Public order113.8137.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.6250.00%
Other theft62.14-53.85%
Vehicle crime41.4333.33%
Drugs30.95-57.14%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.24-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.960.00%
Other theft134.290.00%
Public order83.100.00%
Drugs71.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.670.00%
Theft from the person41.430.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202432
July 202435
June 202438
May 202442
April 202431
March 202428
February 202421
January 202426
December 202323
November 202330
October 202329
September 202325

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202417
June 202420
May 202410
April 202421
March 202428
February 202426
January 202415
December 202310
November 202316
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202414
June 202419
May 20249
April 20249
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 202312
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 20249
March 20248
February 20249
January 202410
December 20232
November 20237
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Griffith John Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 2. Bethesda Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Matthew Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Tontine Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. New Cut Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 6. Ivey Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Baptist Well Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Baptist Well Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Swan Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Pont-Y-Glasdwr
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Wheatfield Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Pleasant View Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Wilks Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Greenhill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Thomas Row
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Vernon Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Villiers Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hall Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Caepistyll Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Campbell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Quarry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ebenezer Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Stryd Fawr
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. New Orchard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Short Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Upper Strand
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Croft Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Powell Street
    Total1
    Burglary1