RICHARDSON STREET, SA1 3JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 3JF

RICHARDSON STREET, SA1 3JF, Swansea has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.52 per 1,000 population. This SA1 3JF 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 3JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 3JF, encompassing approximately 5848 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

SA1 3JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11

RICHARDSON STREET, SA1 3JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.5211.11%
Shoplifting286.8447.37%
Anti-social behaviour144.79-12.50%
Public order102.39-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson71.7116.67%
Drugs61.20200.00%
Other crime51.03150.00%
Other theft30.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.15-21.74%
Shoplifting196.165.56%
Public order173.25-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour162.91-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson62.74-33.33%
Other theft61.03-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.34-60.00%
Burglary20.34-33.33%
Drugs20.34-71.43%
Other crime20.34-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4626.1612.20%
Anti-social behaviour217.8750.00%
Public order183.59-5.26%
Shoplifting183.08-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.0850.00%
Vehicle crime91.5480.00%
Other theft81.540.00%
Drugs71.3740.00%
Bicycle theft51.2066.67%
Other crime50.85400.00%
Burglary30.8550.00%
Possession of weapons20.51-33.33%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4123.0817.14%
Shoplifting257.010.00%
Public order194.27-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.25-22.22%
Other theft82.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.37-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.0325.00%
Drugs50.8525.00%
Possession of weapons30.85200.00%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%
Burglary20.51-75.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%
Theft from the person10.17-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.280.00%
Shoplifting255.984.17%
Public order204.27150.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.425.88%
Criminal damage and arson113.080.00%
Burglary81.88100.00%
Other theft61.37200.00%
Other crime41.03300.00%
Vehicle crime40.68-76.47%
Drugs40.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.680.00%
Theft from the person30.51-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.08-18.60%
Shoplifting245.98-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour174.100.00%
Vehicle crime172.911600.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.9157.14%
Public order81.88-57.89%
Drugs81.3760.00%
Theft from the person41.37100.00%
Burglary40.6833.33%
Bicycle theft30.68-40.00%
Other theft20.51-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4326.33-17.31%
Shoplifting397.35143.75%
Public order196.67-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour173.25-48.48%
Other theft82.91-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.3716.67%
Bicycle theft51.2066.67%
Drugs50.850.00%
Burglary30.8550.00%
Possession of weapons30.5150.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Theft from the person20.34100.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5227.1915.56%
Anti-social behaviour338.8983.33%
Public order245.64100.00%
Shoplifting164.10-11.11%
Other theft92.7412.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.54-45.45%
Drugs51.03400.00%
Vehicle crime40.85-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.68200.00%
Burglary20.51-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4522.2321.62%
Anti-social behaviour187.69-37.93%
Shoplifting183.08-18.18%
Public order123.08-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson112.0522.22%
Other theft81.8814.29%
Vehicle crime71.37250.00%
Burglary71.20600.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.17-80.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.742.78%
Anti-social behaviour296.3320.83%
Shoplifting224.9622.22%
Public order143.7640.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.39-55.00%
Other theft71.54-36.36%
Theft from the person51.20150.00%
Drugs30.85-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.34-33.33%
Burglary10.34-87.50%
Robbery10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.79-26.53%
Anti-social behaviour246.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson204.10122.22%
Shoplifting183.42-41.94%
Other theft113.0822.22%
Public order101.88-37.50%
Burglary81.7160.00%
Vehicle crime51.37150.00%
Drugs40.85100.00%
Bicycle theft30.68200.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4927.7016.67%
Anti-social behaviour368.38-2.70%
Shoplifting316.16-3.12%
Public order165.30-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson92.74-10.00%
Other theft91.540.00%
Burglary51.5466.67%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4229.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour377.180.00%
Shoplifting326.330.00%
Public order235.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.930.00%
Other theft91.710.00%
Possession of weapons51.540.00%
Vehicle crime40.850.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 202411
April 202411
March 20247
February 20246
January 202411
December 20239
November 202320
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 210 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202418
June 202419
May 202420
April 20248
March 202419
February 202424
January 202412
December 202314
November 202310
October 202316
September 202323

A total of 537 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202436
July 202446
June 202441
May 202435
April 202435
March 202443
February 202452
January 202445
December 202337
November 202336
October 202349
September 202342

A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202421
June 202414
May 202418
April 202417
March 202417
February 202433
January 202418
December 202329
November 202324
October 202336
September 202337

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20238
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 315 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202419
July 202418
June 202425
May 202425
April 202424
March 202439
February 202416
January 202418
December 202322
November 202318
October 202331
September 202332

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20248
February 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 202417
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
September 20235

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Humphrey Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rodney Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. B4290
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. St Helen'S Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clews Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Stryd Rhydychen
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 10. Richardson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Oystermouth Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 12. Picton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Spring Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bond Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Vaughan Thomas Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Singleton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Paxton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Prison
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 22. Burrows Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 23. Henrietta Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Duke Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Caswell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Page Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Verandah Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Northampton Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Mansel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Madoc Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1