SA1 3EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 3EU

SA1 3EU, Swansea has recorded a total of 250 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 63.40 per 1,000 population. This SA1 3EU 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 3EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 3EU, encompassing approximately 3943 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (7.06% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (2.63% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)

SA1 3EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 32
  • Mount Pleasant Drive with total crimes: 29
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 20

SA1 3EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9163.407.06%
Shoplifting3923.082.63%
Public order229.89-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour215.58-44.74%
Other theft185.33125.00%
Criminal damage and arson174.5621.43%
Drugs164.3133.33%
Vehicle crime84.0660.00%
Other crime72.0340.00%
Theft from the person31.78-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.76200.00%
Burglary20.76-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.51-50.00%
Robbery10.51-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8563.1418.06%
Anti-social behaviour3821.55-2.56%
Shoplifting389.6426.67%
Public order279.6417.39%
Criminal damage and arson146.8527.27%
Drugs123.550.00%
Other theft83.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.03150.00%
Theft from the person51.2725.00%
Other crime51.27400.00%
Bicycle theft41.27-20.00%
Robbery41.010.00%
Burglary31.01-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.76-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7257.56-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour3918.2634.48%
Shoplifting309.893.45%
Public order237.61-36.11%
Other theft165.83166.67%
Drugs124.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.04-26.67%
Burglary92.79200.00%
Bicycle theft52.28-28.57%
Theft from the person41.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8158.070.00%
Public order3620.5412.50%
Anti-social behaviour299.13-25.64%
Shoplifting297.35-23.68%
Criminal damage and arson157.3515.38%
Drugs123.800.00%
Bicycle theft73.0475.00%
Other theft61.78-50.00%
Theft from the person61.52100.00%
Burglary31.52-84.21%
Robbery30.76200.00%
Possession of weapons20.76-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8167.9614.08%
Anti-social behaviour3920.5414.71%
Shoplifting389.89-9.52%
Public order329.6428.00%
Burglary198.11533.33%
Criminal damage and arson134.82-18.75%
Other theft123.30-47.83%
Drugs123.049.09%
Other crime63.04100.00%
Possession of weapons41.52100.00%
Bicycle theft41.010.00%
Vehicle crime41.01-50.00%
Theft from the person31.01-50.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7162.89-12.35%
Shoplifting4218.00-20.75%
Anti-social behaviour3410.65-15.00%
Public order258.62-24.24%
Other theft236.3435.29%
Criminal damage and arson165.83-30.43%
Drugs114.06-21.43%
Vehicle crime82.79166.67%
Theft from the person62.03-14.29%
Bicycle theft41.52100.00%
Burglary31.01-40.00%
Other crime30.7650.00%
Possession of weapons20.76-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8172.53-30.17%
Shoplifting5320.5455.88%
Anti-social behaviour4013.44-24.53%
Public order3310.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson238.3721.05%
Other theft175.83-5.56%
Drugs144.31-30.00%
Theft from the person73.5575.00%
Burglary51.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.27-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.01-50.00%
Other crime20.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.51-33.33%
Robbery20.51100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11682.6765.71%
Anti-social behaviour5329.4232.50%
Shoplifting3413.446.25%
Public order338.6232.00%
Drugs208.3766.67%
Criminal damage and arson195.0772.73%
Other theft184.8220.00%
Burglary104.5642.86%
Vehicle crime62.54100.00%
Possession of weapons51.52150.00%
Other crime41.27300.00%
Theft from the person41.01-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.01-25.00%
Robbery10.76-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7058.32-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour4017.75-54.02%
Shoplifting3210.14-20.00%
Public order258.114.17%
Other theft156.34-37.50%
Drugs123.80-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson113.04-26.67%
Burglary72.7916.67%
Theft from the person61.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.52-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.76-50.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9887.7419.51%
Anti-social behaviour8724.8564.15%
Shoplifting4022.0653.85%
Other theft2410.1433.33%
Public order246.09-22.58%
Drugs236.0976.92%
Criminal damage and arson155.83-40.00%
Theft from the person93.80200.00%
Bicycle theft72.28133.33%
Vehicle crime61.78-25.00%
Burglary61.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.52300.00%
Robbery21.01-50.00%
Other crime10.51-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8270.75-26.79%
Anti-social behaviour5320.79-11.67%
Public order3113.44-3.12%
Shoplifting267.86-39.53%
Criminal damage and arson256.5978.57%
Other theft186.34-25.00%
Drugs134.5662.50%
Burglary93.3012.50%
Vehicle crime82.2814.29%
Robbery42.030.00%
Other crime31.010.00%
Bicycle theft30.7650.00%
Theft from the person30.76-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.76-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11281.4049.33%
Anti-social behaviour6028.40-6.25%
Shoplifting4315.2210.26%
Public order3210.90-20.00%
Other theft248.1141.18%
Criminal damage and arson146.09-26.32%
Burglary83.5514.29%
Drugs82.0360.00%
Vehicle crime72.03133.33%
Theft from the person41.78-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.01-20.00%
Other crime31.010.00%
Bicycle theft20.76-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7574.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour6419.020.00%
Public order4016.230.00%
Shoplifting3910.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson199.890.00%
Other theft174.820.00%
Burglary74.310.00%
Theft from the person71.780.00%
Bicycle theft61.780.00%
Possession of weapons51.520.00%
Drugs51.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Robbery30.760.00%
Other crime30.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
May 202419
April 20243
March 20245
February 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 597 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202438
July 202439
June 202429
May 202439
April 202434
March 202440
February 202453
January 202440
December 202387
November 202353
October 202360
September 202364

A total of 1115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 85.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202485
July 202472
June 202481
May 202481
April 202471
March 202481
February 2024116
January 202470
December 202398
November 202382
October 2023112
September 202375

A total of 216 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 202416
June 20246
May 202412
April 202423
March 202417
February 202418
January 202415
December 202324
November 202318
October 202324
September 202317

A total of 67 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 383 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202427
July 202423
June 202436
May 202432
April 202425
March 202433
February 202433
January 202425
December 202324
November 202331
October 202332
September 202340

A total of 483 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202438
July 202430
June 202429
May 202438
April 202442
March 202453
February 202434
January 202432
December 202340
November 202326
October 202343
September 202339

A total of 212 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202411
June 202415
May 202413
April 202416
March 202423
February 202419
January 202411
December 202315
November 202325
October 202314
September 202319

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 170 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202412
June 202412
May 202412
April 202411
March 202414
February 202420
January 202412
December 202323
November 202313
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 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 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total32
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Mount Pleasant Drive
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Public order2
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Caer Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Welcome Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Castle Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Kings Lane
    Total8
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Willows Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Green Dragon Lane
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. College Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Garden Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 15. Belle Vue Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. St Mary'S Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Carlton Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Stryd Rhydychen
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 19. Princess Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Park Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ivey Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cradock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Picton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Singleton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Strand Row
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Portland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Horton Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Dynevor Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clifton Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1