SA1 1SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 1SP

SA1 1SP, Swansea has recorded a total of 216 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 100.64 per 1,000 population. This SA1 1SP 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 1SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 1SP, encompassing approximately 2146 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (-15.07% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (60) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-22.58% decrease)

SA1 1SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 24
  • Castle Square with total crimes: 20

SA1 1SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62100.64-15.07%
Shoplifting6028.897.14%
Anti-social behaviour2427.96-22.58%
Public order1911.18-13.64%
Other theft158.8587.50%
Criminal damage and arson116.9922.22%
Drugs65.13-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.800.00%
Possession of weapons41.860.00%
Other crime31.860.00%
Bicycle theft31.40200.00%
Burglary21.40-33.33%
Theft from the person20.93-66.67%
Robbery10.93-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73105.3032.73%
Shoplifting5634.0140.00%
Anti-social behaviour3126.09-6.06%
Public order2214.4446.67%
Criminal damage and arson910.25125.00%
Other theft84.19-27.27%
Drugs73.7340.00%
Theft from the person63.26500.00%
Vehicle crime42.80300.00%
Burglary31.86-57.14%
Robbery31.400.00%
Other crime31.400.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5581.0712.24%
Shoplifting4025.638.11%
Anti-social behaviour3318.6432.00%
Public order1515.38-25.00%
Other theft116.9983.33%
Burglary75.13600.00%
Drugs53.26-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.33-71.43%
Possession of weapons21.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Theft from the person10.47-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4983.87-32.88%
Shoplifting3722.83-27.45%
Anti-social behaviour2517.24-26.47%
Public order2011.65-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson149.32366.67%
Bicycle theft96.5228.57%
Other crime64.19200.00%
Other theft62.80-40.00%
Theft from the person62.80200.00%
Drugs62.800.00%
Robbery12.800.00%
Burglary10.47-92.31%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73107.1655.32%
Shoplifting5134.01-7.27%
Anti-social behaviour3423.766.25%
Public order2315.84-14.81%
Burglary1310.721200.00%
Other theft106.06-52.38%
Bicycle theft74.66133.33%
Drugs63.260.00%
Vehicle crime52.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.33-62.50%
Other crime21.40100.00%
Theft from the person20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.93-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5597.84-3.51%
Violence and sexual offences4725.63-25.40%
Anti-social behaviour3221.9010.34%
Public order2714.9122.73%
Other theft2112.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.78-55.56%
Drugs63.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.8025.00%
Bicycle theft32.33-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.400.00%
Theft from the person20.93-50.00%
Other crime10.93-50.00%
Burglary10.47-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63109.49-24.10%
Shoplifting5729.355.56%
Anti-social behaviour2926.56-21.62%
Public order2213.5110.00%
Criminal damage and arson1810.25157.14%
Other theft148.39-17.65%
Drugs86.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft53.7325.00%
Burglary52.3366.67%
Theft from the person42.3333.33%
Vehicle crime41.86-60.00%
Other crime21.86-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.93-33.33%
Robbery20.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83122.0784.44%
Shoplifting5438.67-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour3725.1632.14%
Public order2017.2417.65%
Other theft179.3213.33%
Drugs167.9277.78%
Vehicle crime107.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.66-22.22%
Other crime53.26400.00%
Bicycle theft42.33300.00%
Theft from the person31.86-25.00%
Burglary31.40200.00%
Possession of weapons31.4050.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6494.5830.61%
Violence and sexual offences4529.82-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour2820.97-67.44%
Public order1713.056.25%
Other theft157.92-6.25%
Drugs96.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.19-30.77%
Vehicle crime54.19-37.50%
Theft from the person42.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.86-33.33%
Robbery20.93100.00%
Burglary10.93-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.47-90.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86145.37126.32%
Violence and sexual offences8540.07-2.30%
Shoplifting4939.6075.00%
Public order1622.83-30.43%
Other theft167.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.45-31.58%
Drugs126.06100.00%
Bicycle theft105.59100.00%
Vehicle crime84.6633.33%
Burglary73.73250.00%
Theft from the person63.26200.00%
Possession of weapons32.80200.00%
Robbery11.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87105.3012.99%
Anti-social behaviour3840.54-2.56%
Shoplifting2817.71-24.32%
Public order2313.054.55%
Criminal damage and arson1910.7226.67%
Other theft88.85-57.89%
Drugs63.7320.00%
Vehicle crime62.800.00%
Bicycle theft52.8025.00%
Theft from the person22.33-60.00%
Burglary20.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.93-75.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77110.8910.00%
Anti-social behaviour3935.88-2.50%
Shoplifting3718.1727.59%
Public order2217.24-26.67%
Other theft1910.2526.67%
Criminal damage and arson158.857.14%
Vehicle crime66.99100.00%
Drugs52.8066.67%
Theft from the person52.33150.00%
Bicycle theft42.33-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.86300.00%
Burglary31.86-40.00%
Robbery11.40-66.67%
Other crime10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70103.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour4032.610.00%
Public order3018.640.00%
Shoplifting2913.980.00%
Other theft1513.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.990.00%
Bicycle theft76.520.00%
Burglary53.260.00%
Drugs32.330.00%
Robbery31.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Theft from the person21.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 202411
June 20246
May 202410
April 202421
March 202414
February 202417
January 202415
December 202316
November 20238
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 617 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202456
July 202440
June 202437
May 202451
April 202455
March 202457
February 202454
January 202464
December 202349
November 202328
October 202337
September 202329

A total of 869 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202473
July 202455
June 202449
May 202473
April 202447
March 202463
February 202483
January 202445
December 202385
November 202387
October 202377
September 202370

A total of 276 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
July 202415
June 202420
May 202423
April 202427
March 202422
February 202420
January 202417
December 202316
November 202323
October 202322
September 202330

A total of 476 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202431
July 202433
June 202425
May 202434
April 202432
March 202429
February 202437
January 202428
December 202386
November 202338
October 202339
September 202340

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243
April 20248
March 202418
February 20247
January 20249
December 202313
November 202319
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 202416
January 20249
December 202312
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 202410
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

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
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 202413
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20249
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 202310
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total34
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total24
    Shoplifting19
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Castle Square
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Albert Row
    Total15
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Caer Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total11
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Welcome Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Castle Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Kings Lane
    Total8
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Garden Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 14. Belle Vue Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. St Mary'S Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Cambrian Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Princess Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Quay Parade
    Total4
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Thomas Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. York Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. St David'S Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. East Burrows Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ferry Side
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Strand Row
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Portland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Salubrious Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gloucester Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. A4067
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1