SA1 2DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 2DX

SA1 2DX, Swansea has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.17 per 1,000 population. This SA1 2DX 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 2DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 2DX, encompassing approximately 1878 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SA1 2DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Lime Court with total crimes: 3
  • Robert Street with total crimes: 3

SA1 2DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.9925.00%
Drugs42.66100.00%
Public order42.1333.33%
Other crime22.13100.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.7615.38%
Criminal damage and arson47.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1333.33%
Public order32.13200.00%
Vehicle crime31.60200.00%
Other theft21.60100.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Drugs21.06100.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.9730.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.92-57.14%
Burglary21.600.00%
Theft from the person21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-80.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Public order10.53-80.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1021.29233.33%
Violence and sexual offences105.32-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour75.32133.33%
Public order53.73150.00%
Burglary22.660.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Other crime11.06-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.5018.75%
Anti-social behaviour310.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Other crime21.600.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Drugs11.06-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.57-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Public order21.06-50.00%
Drugs21.06-33.33%
Shoplifting21.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.55233.33%
Vehicle crime610.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1920.00%
Public order43.190.00%
Drugs32.130.00%
Shoplifting31.60-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.65-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.19400.00%
Shoplifting42.660.00%
Vehicle crime32.13200.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.32300.00%
Burglary22.130.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Drugs21.06100.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.99250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.73-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour12.66-80.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.24-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour54.79-50.00%
Public order22.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.1027.27%
Anti-social behaviour107.4566.67%
Public order65.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.860.00%
Other theft33.190.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

Crime by Type

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202413
June 202410
May 202419
April 202416
March 202420
February 20246
January 202410
December 20235
November 20239
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Lime Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Robert Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Phillip Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. David Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Baptist Well Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lynn Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Llangyfelach Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Harrington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hafod Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mainwaring Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Compass Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cae Rowland Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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