SA1 3AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 3AA

SA1 3AA, Swansea has recorded a total of 273 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 99.26 per 1,000 population. This SA1 3AA 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 3AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 3AA, encompassing approximately 2750 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA1 3AA area, explore the SA1 3AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (97) incidents (5.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (27.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-32.43% decrease)

SA1 3AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 43
  • Mount Pleasant Drive with total crimes: 29
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 22

SA1 3AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9799.265.43%
Shoplifting5135.2727.50%
Anti-social behaviour2518.54-32.43%
Public order249.09-4.00%
Other theft218.73110.00%
Drugs167.6423.08%
Criminal damage and arson155.8236.36%
Other crime75.4540.00%
Vehicle crime62.5520.00%
Theft from the person32.18-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.09200.00%
Burglary21.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.73-33.33%
Robbery10.73-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9292.7117.95%
Shoplifting4033.4521.21%
Anti-social behaviour3714.54-7.50%
Public order2513.458.70%
Drugs139.0930.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.730.00%
Other theft104.00-28.57%
Theft from the person53.6466.67%
Other crime51.820.00%
Vehicle crime51.82150.00%
Burglary41.82-55.56%
Robbery41.450.00%
Bicycle theft31.45-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.09-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7883.992.63%
Anti-social behaviour4028.3621.21%
Shoplifting3314.543.12%
Public order2312.00-20.69%
Other theft148.3675.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.09-26.67%
Drugs104.000.00%
Burglary93.64350.00%
Bicycle theft53.27-50.00%
Theft from the person31.82-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.0950.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7682.90-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour3327.63-26.67%
Shoplifting3212.00-20.00%
Public order2911.63-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson1510.5436.36%
Bicycle theft105.4566.67%
Drugs103.64-23.08%
Other theft83.64-33.33%
Theft from the person52.9125.00%
Robbery31.820.00%
Burglary21.09-90.00%
Possession of weapons20.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.73-66.67%
Other crime10.73-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84102.5323.53%
Anti-social behaviour4530.5428.57%
Shoplifting4016.36-20.00%
Public order3214.543.23%
Burglary2011.63900.00%
Drugs137.278.33%
Other theft124.73-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson114.36-26.67%
Other crime64.00100.00%
Bicycle theft62.18100.00%
Vehicle crime62.18-14.29%
Theft from the person42.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6893.44-16.05%
Shoplifting5024.72-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour3518.18-16.67%
Public order3112.73-6.06%
Other theft2211.2722.22%
Criminal damage and arson158.00-37.50%
Drugs125.45-20.00%
Vehicle crime74.3675.00%
Theft from the person62.55-14.29%
Other crime32.180.00%
Possession of weapons31.09-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.090.00%
Burglary21.09-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences81107.62-32.50%
Shoplifting5529.4544.74%
Anti-social behaviour4220.00-23.64%
Public order3315.27-2.94%
Criminal damage and arson2412.0071.43%
Other theft188.73-14.29%
Drugs156.54-31.82%
Theft from the person75.4575.00%
Burglary52.55-16.67%
Possession of weapons41.82-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.45-20.00%
Other crime31.45-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.09-25.00%
Robbery21.09100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences120121.0766.67%
Anti-social behaviour5543.6352.78%
Shoplifting3820.0011.76%
Public order3413.8236.00%
Drugs2212.36120.00%
Other theft218.0010.53%
Criminal damage and arson147.640.00%
Burglary65.09-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.180.00%
Possession of weapons51.82400.00%
Bicycle theft41.8233.33%
Other crime41.450.00%
Theft from the person41.45-20.00%
Robbery11.45-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7284.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour3626.18-60.87%
Shoplifting3413.09-15.00%
Public order2512.360.00%
Other theft199.09-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson146.91-17.65%
Drugs105.09-56.52%
Burglary73.64-12.50%
Theft from the person52.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.820.00%
Bicycle theft31.82-72.73%
Robbery21.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108132.7011.34%
Anti-social behaviour9239.2764.29%
Shoplifting4033.4537.93%
Public order2514.54-13.79%
Drugs239.09109.09%
Other theft218.3631.25%
Criminal damage and arson177.64-41.38%
Bicycle theft116.18266.67%
Theft from the person104.00150.00%
Burglary83.64-11.11%
Vehicle crime52.91-44.44%
Possession of weapons31.82200.00%
Robbery21.09-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97108.35-12.61%
Anti-social behaviour5635.27-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson2920.36107.14%
Shoplifting2910.54-43.14%
Public order2910.54-9.38%
Other theft1610.54-23.81%
Drugs115.8237.50%
Vehicle crime94.00200.00%
Burglary93.270.00%
Theft from the person43.27-20.00%
Robbery31.450.00%
Bicycle theft31.09-25.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences111117.0730.59%
Anti-social behaviour5840.36-7.94%
Shoplifting5121.0924.39%
Public order3218.54-23.81%
Other theft2111.635.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.64-22.22%
Burglary95.0928.57%
Drugs83.27100.00%
Theft from the person52.9125.00%
Bicycle theft41.82-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.45-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Other crime21.09-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85110.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour6330.900.00%
Public order4222.910.00%
Shoplifting4115.270.00%
Other theft2014.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson187.270.00%
Burglary76.540.00%
Possession of weapons52.550.00%
Bicycle theft51.820.00%
Theft from the person41.820.00%
Drugs41.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Robbery31.090.00%
Other crime31.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 89.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202492
July 202478
June 202476
May 202484
April 202468
March 202481
February 2024120
January 202472
December 2023108
November 202397
October 2023111
September 202385

A total of 223 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
July 202414
June 20248
May 202412
April 202422
March 202418
February 202421
January 202419
December 202321
November 202316
October 202321
September 202320

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 384 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
July 202423
June 202429
May 202432
April 202431
March 202433
February 202434
January 202425
December 202325
November 202329
October 202332
September 202342

A total of 534 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202440
July 202433
June 202432
May 202440
April 202450
March 202455
February 202438
January 202434
December 202340
November 202329
October 202351
September 202341

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 208 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 202411
June 202415
May 202411
April 202415
March 202424
February 202414
January 202414
December 202317
November 202329
October 202314
September 202318

A total of 617 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202437
July 202440
June 202433
May 202445
April 202435
March 202442
February 202455
January 202436
December 202392
November 202356
October 202358
September 202363

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 167 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202410
June 202410
May 202413
April 202412
March 202415
February 202422
January 202410
December 202323
November 202311
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 20242
May 202420
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 3AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total43
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Shoplifting10
    Public order5
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Mount Pleasant Drive
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Public order2
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Castle Square
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Albert Row
    Total15
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Caer Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Welcome Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Castle Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Kings Lane
    Total8
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Willows Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Green Dragon Lane
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. College Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Garden Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 16. Belle Vue Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. St Mary'S Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Carlton Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Stryd Rhydychen
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 20. Princess Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Park Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cradock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Picton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Singleton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. York Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. St David'S Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Strand Row
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Portland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Horton Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Dynevor Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1