MORFA ROAD, SA1 2EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 2EN

MORFA ROAD, SA1 2EN, Swansea has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.41 per 1,000 population. This SA1 2EN 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 2EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 2EN, encompassing approximately 2844 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SA1 2EN 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

MORFA ROAD, SA1 2EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.41-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour76.33250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4633.33%
Public order41.41-20.00%
Drugs21.41100.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In August 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 offences1914.06-5.00%
Public order56.68-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.76-25.00%
Other theft21.05-33.33%
Burglary20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.2325.00%
Public order97.03-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour73.16-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson42.46100.00%
Other theft31.41200.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.52-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour115.63175.00%
Public order113.8737.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.87-33.33%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Other theft10.70-80.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.41-5.56%
Public order85.9860.00%
Other theft52.81150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.76-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.33-9.09%
Public order53.5266.67%
Vehicle crime31.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0550.00%
Other theft21.05-33.33%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.220.00%
Burglary53.8766.67%
Public order31.76-50.00%
Other theft31.05-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-50.00%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Drugs10.70-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.23-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.2283.33%
Public order63.870.00%
Other theft52.11-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.76-20.00%
Burglary31.41200.00%
Drugs31.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.340.00%
Other theft75.6316.67%
Public order62.4620.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1166.67%
Vehicle crime41.7633.33%
Drugs31.4150.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.47-11.11%
Other theft65.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.11-40.00%
Public order52.1125.00%
Vehicle crime31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-40.00%
Drugs21.05-33.33%
Burglary20.70-33.33%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.520.00%
Public order41.760.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Drugs31.050.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 202420
June 202416
May 202417
April 202418
March 202412
February 202412
January 202416
December 202316
November 202318

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20247
June 202411
May 20244
April 202410
March 202411
February 202411
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 202411
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 2EN 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. New Cut Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 5. Greenhill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Thomas Row
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Foxhole Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Morfa Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vernon Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Grandison Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Earl Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Villiers Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Upper Strand
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Powell Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. St Elmo Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Haynes Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1