SA1 3LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 3LG

SA1 3LG, Swansea has recorded a total of 266 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 104.36 per 1,000 population. This SA1 3LG 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 3LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 3LG, encompassing approximately 2548 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (79) incidents (31.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-29.73% decrease)

SA1 3LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 43
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 24
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 22

SA1 3LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82104.360.00%
Shoplifting7932.1731.67%
Anti-social behaviour2630.99-29.73%
Public order2310.20-4.17%
Other theft199.02111.11%
Criminal damage and arson117.4510.00%
Drugs84.32-20.00%
Vehicle crime53.140.00%
Other crime41.9633.33%
Burglary21.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft20.78-33.33%
Theft from the person20.78-66.67%
Robbery10.78-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82100.8326.15%
Shoplifting6032.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour3723.548.82%
Public order2414.5220.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.4242.86%
Drugs103.9266.67%
Other theft93.92-25.00%
Theft from the person63.53100.00%
Vehicle crime52.35150.00%
Robbery41.960.00%
Bicycle theft31.57-40.00%
Burglary31.18-57.14%
Other crime31.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.18-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6580.040.00%
Shoplifting4025.50-29.82%
Anti-social behaviour3415.6917.24%
Public order2013.34-25.93%
Other theft127.8571.43%
Burglary74.71600.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.75-50.00%
Drugs62.7520.00%
Bicycle theft52.35-58.33%
Theft from the person31.96-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.18200.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6590.24-4.41%
Shoplifting5725.50-14.93%
Anti-social behaviour2922.36-29.27%
Public order2711.38-3.57%
Criminal damage and arson1410.5975.00%
Bicycle theft125.4933.33%
Other theft74.71-30.00%
Theft from the person62.7550.00%
Drugs52.35-37.50%
Robbery21.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-66.67%
Other crime20.78-33.33%
Burglary10.78-93.33%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68105.5415.25%
Shoplifting6726.68-8.22%
Anti-social behaviour4126.290.00%
Public order2816.09-12.50%
Burglary1510.99650.00%
Other theft105.89-41.18%
Bicycle theft93.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.53-38.46%
Drugs83.14-20.00%
Vehicle crime63.14-14.29%
Theft from the person42.3533.33%
Other crime31.5750.00%
Possession of weapons21.18-33.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting73103.97-18.89%
Violence and sexual offences5928.64-19.18%
Anti-social behaviour4123.15-8.89%
Public order3216.09-3.03%
Other theft1712.55-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson136.67-40.91%
Drugs105.10-9.09%
Vehicle crime73.920.00%
Possession of weapons32.75-25.00%
Theft from the person31.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.180.00%
Burglary21.18-60.00%
Other crime20.78-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting90126.7321.62%
Violence and sexual offences7335.31-25.51%
Anti-social behaviour4528.64-15.09%
Public order3317.66-2.94%
Criminal damage and arson2212.9583.33%
Other theft188.63-21.74%
Drugs117.06-15.38%
Vehicle crime74.3275.00%
Theft from the person62.7550.00%
Burglary52.3525.00%
Other crime41.96-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.5733.33%
Bicycle theft31.57-40.00%
Robbery21.18100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98130.6575.00%
Shoplifting7438.452.78%
Anti-social behaviour5329.0370.97%
Public order3420.79126.67%
Other theft2313.3435.29%
Drugs139.0262.50%
Criminal damage and arson125.1020.00%
Bicycle theft54.7166.67%
Other crime51.960.00%
Burglary41.9633.33%
Theft from the person41.57-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.57-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.5750.00%
Robbery11.180.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7289.4520.00%
Violence and sexual offences5628.25-37.78%
Anti-social behaviour3121.97-65.93%
Other theft1712.16-10.53%
Public order156.67-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson105.89-41.18%
Drugs83.92-50.00%
Theft from the person53.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.96-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.96-72.73%
Burglary31.18-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.18-33.33%
Robbery10.78-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour91140.4689.58%
Violence and sexual offences9035.70-8.16%
Shoplifting6035.3157.89%
Public order2223.54-24.14%
Other theft198.6318.75%
Criminal damage and arson177.45-29.17%
Drugs166.67100.00%
Bicycle theft116.28266.67%
Theft from the person104.32150.00%
Vehicle crime103.9225.00%
Burglary73.920.00%
Possession of weapons32.75200.00%
Robbery21.18-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98113.391.03%
Anti-social behaviour4838.45-17.24%
Shoplifting3818.83-35.59%
Public order2914.91-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson2411.3884.62%
Other theft169.42-23.81%
Vehicle crime86.28100.00%
Drugs83.1433.33%
Burglary73.14-12.50%
Theft from the person42.750.00%
Robbery31.57200.00%
Bicycle theft31.18-40.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.78-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97123.5931.08%
Shoplifting5938.065.36%
Anti-social behaviour5823.15-12.12%
Public order3222.76-17.95%
Other theft2112.5510.53%
Criminal damage and arson138.24-23.53%
Burglary85.1033.33%
Drugs63.14100.00%
Bicycle theft52.35-28.57%
Possession of weapons51.960.00%
Vehicle crime41.9633.33%
Theft from the person41.5733.33%
Other crime21.570.00%
Robbery10.78-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74118.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour6629.030.00%
Shoplifting5625.890.00%
Public order3921.970.00%
Other theft1915.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson177.450.00%
Bicycle theft76.670.00%
Burglary62.750.00%
Possession of weapons52.350.00%
Theft from the person31.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Robbery31.180.00%
Other crime21.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 202412
June 20247
May 202410
April 202417
March 202418
February 202423
January 202417
December 202319
November 202316
October 202321
September 202319

A total of 1007 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 77.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202482
July 202465
June 202465
May 202468
April 202459
March 202473
February 202498
January 202456
December 202390
November 202398
October 202397
September 202374

A total of 825 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202460
July 202440
June 202457
May 202467
April 202473
March 202490
February 202474
January 202472
December 202360
November 202338
October 202359
September 202356

A total of 178 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20247
June 202414
May 20248
April 202413
March 202422
February 202412
January 202410
December 202317
November 202324
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 600 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202437
July 202434
June 202429
May 202441
April 202441
March 202445
February 202453
January 202431
December 202391
November 202348
October 202358
September 202366

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 358 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202424
July 202420
June 202427
May 202428
April 202432
March 202433
February 202434
January 202415
December 202322
November 202329
October 202332
September 202339

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 202410
March 202411
February 202413
January 20248
December 202316
November 20238
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 202415
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20249
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 202311
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 3LG 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. Petrol Station
    Total24
    Shoplifting19
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Albert Row
    Total15
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Caer Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Welcome Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Castle Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 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. Cambrian Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Princess Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Quay Parade
    Total4
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Park Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cradock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Picton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Singleton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. York Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. St David'S Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Ferry Side
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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