GRIFFITH JOHN STREET, SA1 2BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 2BW

GRIFFITH JOHN STREET, SA1 2BW, Swansea has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.89 per 1,000 population. This SA1 2BW 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 2BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 2BW, encompassing approximately 4026 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA1 2BW area, explore the SA1 2BW 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 (-17.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

SA1 2BW 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
  • Maliphant Street with total crimes: 6

GRIFFITH JOHN STREET, SA1 2BW 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.89-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour106.9542.86%
Public order72.48-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.74-25.00%
Drugs51.49400.00%
Other theft51.2425.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Shoplifting20.75-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.50-75.00%
Burglary10.25-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.363.03%
Public order98.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.2460.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.99-46.15%
Burglary51.74400.00%
Other theft41.24-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.990.00%
Shoplifting30.99200.00%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.876.45%
Anti-social behaviour138.20-38.10%
Public order123.23-36.84%
Other theft52.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.24-37.50%
Theft from the person31.24200.00%
Drugs20.75-50.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In June 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 offences3123.59-26.19%
Anti-social behaviour217.7050.00%
Public order195.2290.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.7260.00%
Burglary41.99300.00%
Drugs40.99300.00%
Other theft30.99-62.50%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.1116.67%
Anti-social behaviour1410.43-26.32%
Public order103.4811.11%
Other theft82.48166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.99-16.67%
Other crime21.240.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.8620.00%
Anti-social behaviour198.94-29.63%
Public order94.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.24-14.29%
Other theft31.49-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-25.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.50-33.33%
Drugs10.50-83.33%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour277.4522.73%
Public order96.7128.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.240.00%
Drugs61.74100.00%
Other theft51.490.00%
Burglary51.2425.00%
Vehicle crime41.24-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.990.00%
Shoplifting20.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2220.1269.23%
Violence and sexual offences205.46-23.08%
Public order74.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.740.00%
Vehicle crime71.7475.00%
Other theft51.74-44.44%
Burglary41.2433.33%
Shoplifting40.99300.00%
Drugs30.9950.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.1218.18%
Anti-social behaviour136.4630.00%
Other theft93.2350.00%
Public order72.2475.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.740.00%
Vehicle crime41.74300.00%
Robbery30.990.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Drugs20.75-33.33%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.40-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour105.46-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.48-12.50%
Other theft61.7420.00%
Public order41.49-50.00%
Drugs30.99-25.00%
Burglary30.75-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.87-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour176.7121.43%
Criminal damage and arson84.22-11.11%
Public order81.990.00%
Other theft51.9966.67%
Burglary41.24300.00%
Drugs40.9933.33%
Possession of weapons20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.1338.10%
Anti-social behaviour147.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.48200.00%
Public order82.2460.00%
Drugs31.990.00%
Other theft30.75-57.14%
Other crime20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.220.00%
Other theft75.220.00%
Public order51.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202434
July 202433
June 202431
May 202442
April 202436
March 202430
February 202420
January 202426
December 202322
November 202327
October 202329
September 202321

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202413
June 202421
May 202414
April 202419
March 202427
February 202422
January 202413
December 202310
November 202317
October 202314
September 202321

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 202419
May 202410
April 20249
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 2BW 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. Maliphant Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Matthew Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Cwm Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 6. Baptist Well Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Baptist Well Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Swan Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Pont-Y-Glasdwr
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Wheatfield Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Greenhill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Thomas Row
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Morfa Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Vernon Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Grandison Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Earl Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Villiers Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hall Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Caepistyll Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Llangyfelach Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Harrington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Odo Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Ysgubor Fach Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Symmons Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Rockland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Joseph Davies' Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Waun-Wen Terrace
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Peter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Upper Strand
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Croft Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1