SA1 2DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 2DG

SA1 2DG, Swansea has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.61 per 1,000 population. This SA1 2DG 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 2DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 2DG, encompassing approximately 3191 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SA1 2DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Griffith John Street with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Cwm Road with total crimes: 4

SA1 2DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences2316.61-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.2166.67%
Public order63.13-25.00%
Drugs41.8833.33%
Other theft31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Other crime20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.63-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.3731.58%
Public order87.8360.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8850.00%
Burglary51.88400.00%
Drugs31.570.00%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.7958.33%
Public order55.95-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.57-42.86%
Theft from the person31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-66.67%
Other crime20.94100.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.63-33.33%
Robbery10.630.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.67-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.76200.00%
Public order82.8260.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.5140.00%
Drugs42.19300.00%
Burglary31.25200.00%
Shoplifting30.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.94100.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.987.14%
Public order59.40-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.57-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.57-25.00%
Other theft20.94-33.33%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In April 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 offences2819.433.70%
Anti-social behaviour118.770.00%
Public order63.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.88-55.56%
Other theft31.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.94-40.00%
Drugs20.94-33.33%
Shoplifting20.63-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.1968.75%
Anti-social behaviour118.4622.22%
Criminal damage and arson93.450.00%
Vehicle crime52.8266.67%
Other theft41.5733.33%
Shoplifting41.250.00%
Public order41.250.00%
Burglary31.2550.00%
Drugs30.9450.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Other crime10.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.23-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour95.0128.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.82200.00%
Public order42.82-33.33%
Shoplifting41.25100.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.94200.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Drugs20.63-50.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.9858.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.95-12.50%
Public order62.19500.00%
Drugs41.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.25-57.14%
Other theft30.940.00%
Robbery30.940.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.59-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour83.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.5116.67%
Drugs32.1950.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Public order10.94-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.92-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour126.8920.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.7620.00%
Public order51.88-37.50%
Possession of weapons31.570.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.6141.18%
Anti-social behaviour107.520.00%
Public order83.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.51150.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.330.00%
Other theft53.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 202411
March 202411
February 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 202312
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
July 202419
June 202412
May 202430
April 202428
March 202427
February 202416
January 202419
December 202312
November 202322
October 202324
September 202317

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20249
February 20249
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 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 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20243

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Griffith John Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cwm Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 4. Pentre Mawr Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lime Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Robert Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Phillip Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Baptist Well Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Pont-Y-Glasdwr
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Wheatfield Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hall Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Caepistyll Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Llangyfelach Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Harrington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Odo Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hafod Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mainwaring Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Compass Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Lydbrook Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Ysgubor Fach Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Millwood Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Symmons Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rockland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Joseph Davies' Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Waun-Wen Terrace
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Peter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1