JOSEPH DAVIES CLOSE, SA1 2DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 2DA

JOSEPH DAVIES CLOSE, SA1 2DA, Swansea has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.69 per 1,000 population. This SA1 2DA 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 2DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 2DA, encompassing approximately 3422 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA1 2DA area, explore the SA1 2DA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

SA1 2DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Griffith John Street with total crimes: 9
  • Cwm Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lime Court with total crimes: 3

JOSEPH DAVIES CLOSE, SA1 2DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.69-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour94.9780.00%
Public order62.63-14.29%
Other theft21.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-33.33%
Drugs10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.3637.50%
Public order76.4340.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.050.00%
Burglary41.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17100.00%
Other theft31.1750.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Shoplifting20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.67-16.67%
Public order51.46-16.67%
Theft from the person31.460.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-71.43%
Other crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.69-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson73.51250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.05100.00%
Public order61.75100.00%
Burglary31.75200.00%
Drugs30.88200.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.9812.50%
Anti-social behaviour37.89-75.00%
Public order30.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Other theft20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.4826.32%
Anti-social behaviour127.019.09%
Public order63.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.75-66.67%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-60.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.9472.73%
Anti-social behaviour115.5522.22%
Criminal damage and arson93.210.00%
Vehicle crime52.63150.00%
Burglary31.46200.00%
Drugs30.8850.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.58-33.33%
Other theft10.58-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.15-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.63200.00%
Public order42.63-20.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Shoplifting30.88200.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.9866.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.38-14.29%
Public order51.75400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-50.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.63-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.050.00%
Other theft31.75200.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Public order10.58-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.02-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour125.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.5120.00%
Public order41.75-33.33%
Drugs21.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.1558.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.55-10.00%
Public order62.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.75150.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.510.00%
Other theft42.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 202412
March 202411
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 202312
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 202416
June 202412
May 202427
April 202424
March 202419
February 202411
January 202415
December 20239
November 202318
October 202319
September 202312

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20249
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 2DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Griffith John Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 2. Cwm Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Lime Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Baptist Well Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Baptist Well Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pont-Y-Glasdwr
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Wheatfield Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hall Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Caepistyll Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Llangyfelach Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Harrington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Odo Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Mainwaring Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lydbrook Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ysgubor Fach Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Millwood Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Symmons Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rockland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Joseph Davies' Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Waun-Wen Terrace
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Peter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1