SA1 3QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 3QJ

SA1 3QJ, Swansea has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.07 per 1,000 population. This SA1 3QJ 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 3QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 3QJ, encompassing approximately 4192 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-5.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (32.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)

SA1 3QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Albert Row with total crimes: 15
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13

SA1 3QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4940.07-5.77%
Shoplifting4911.6932.43%
Anti-social behaviour1911.69-5.00%
Public order144.53-22.22%
Other theft113.3457.14%
Criminal damage and arson72.6240.00%
Vehicle crime61.67100.00%
Drugs51.4325.00%
Other crime51.19150.00%
Theft from the person11.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5237.6923.81%
Shoplifting3712.408.82%
Anti-social behaviour208.83-35.48%
Public order184.7712.50%
Other theft74.29-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.67-50.00%
Drugs41.19-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Burglary30.72-40.00%
Theft from the person30.7250.00%
Bicycle theft20.72-60.00%
Other crime20.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4240.55-4.55%
Shoplifting3410.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.1193.75%
Public order167.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.8242.86%
Other theft92.3928.57%
Drugs72.1516.67%
Burglary51.67400.00%
Bicycle theft51.19-16.67%
Other crime41.19300.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Theft from the person20.48-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4437.457.32%
Shoplifting3410.50-19.05%
Public order248.119.09%
Anti-social behaviour165.72-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson73.82-46.15%
Other theft71.670.00%
Drugs61.6750.00%
Bicycle theft61.4320.00%
Theft from the person41.43100.00%
Vehicle crime30.95-40.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%
Burglary10.48-92.31%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4242.94-16.00%
Violence and sexual offences4110.027.89%
Anti-social behaviour229.7815.79%
Public order225.2522.22%
Criminal damage and arson135.258.33%
Burglary133.10333.33%
Other theft73.1040.00%
Bicycle theft51.6725.00%
Vehicle crime51.19-64.29%
Drugs41.19-50.00%
Other crime30.9550.00%
Theft from the person20.72-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5042.94-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences3811.93-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour199.06-20.83%
Public order184.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime144.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.340.00%
Drugs82.8660.00%
Theft from the person51.9166.67%
Other theft51.19-58.33%
Bicycle theft41.190.00%
Burglary30.95-25.00%
Other crime20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5547.9548.65%
Violence and sexual offences4213.12-44.00%
Public order2710.0228.57%
Anti-social behaviour246.44-42.86%
Other theft125.72-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson122.8633.33%
Vehicle crime72.86133.33%
Drugs51.67-28.57%
Burglary41.19-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.95100.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Theft from the person30.7250.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7553.9178.57%
Anti-social behaviour4217.8982.61%
Shoplifting3710.0219.35%
Public order218.8331.25%
Other theft175.0154.55%
Criminal damage and arson94.06-40.00%
Drugs72.15250.00%
Burglary51.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.19-25.00%
Other crime30.72200.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Theft from the person20.48100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4237.69-4.55%
Shoplifting3110.02-16.22%
Anti-social behaviour237.39-23.33%
Public order165.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.8225.00%
Other theft113.5822.22%
Burglary102.62100.00%
Vehicle crime42.39-20.00%
Drugs20.95-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.48-71.43%
Other crime10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.24-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4443.41-6.38%
Shoplifting3710.5037.04%
Anti-social behaviour308.83-11.76%
Public order167.16-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson123.82-58.62%
Other theft92.86-35.71%
Drugs82.1533.33%
Bicycle theft71.91250.00%
Burglary51.67-44.44%
Theft from the person51.1966.67%
Vehicle crime51.19-16.67%
Robbery21.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4748.66-27.69%
Anti-social behaviour3411.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson298.11222.22%
Shoplifting276.92-44.90%
Public order216.440.00%
Other theft145.0127.27%
Burglary93.34-10.00%
Vehicle crime62.1550.00%
Drugs61.43100.00%
Other crime31.4350.00%
Theft from the person30.720.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Bicycle theft20.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6551.5238.30%
Shoplifting4915.5022.50%
Anti-social behaviour3411.69-20.93%
Public order218.11-34.38%
Other theft115.010.00%
Burglary102.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.39-30.77%
Vehicle crime42.1533.33%
Theft from the person30.950.00%
Bicycle theft30.7250.00%
Drugs30.7250.00%
Other crime20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.48-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4750.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour4311.210.00%
Shoplifting4010.260.00%
Public order329.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.630.00%
Other theft113.100.00%
Burglary52.620.00%
Possession of weapons51.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Theft from the person30.720.00%
Robbery30.720.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 357 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 202431
June 202416
May 202422
April 202419
March 202424
February 202442
January 202423
December 202330
November 202334
October 202334
September 202343

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 628 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202452
July 202442
June 202444
May 202441
April 202438
March 202442
February 202475
January 202442
December 202344
November 202347
October 202365
September 202347

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 202412
February 202417
January 202411
December 20239
November 202314
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 266 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 202416
June 202424
May 202422
April 202418
March 202427
February 202421
January 202416
December 202316
November 202321
October 202321
September 202332

A total of 522 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202437
July 202434
June 202434
May 202442
April 202450
March 202455
February 202437
January 202431
December 202337
November 202327
October 202349
September 202340

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 202414
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202410
June 20247
May 202413
April 202412
March 202412
February 20249
January 202415
December 202312
November 202329
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 202413
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total26
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order5
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Albert Row
    Total15
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Caer Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Willows Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. B4290
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Garden Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 9. Belle Vue Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. St Mary'S Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Carlton Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Stryd Rhydychen
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 13. Richardson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Princess Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oystermouth Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 17. Cradock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Picton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Spring Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Vaughan Thomas Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Singleton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St David'S Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Portland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Horton Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dynevor Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Paxton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Prison
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 30. Burrows Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1