WILLIAM STREET, SA1 3QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 3QS

WILLIAM STREET, SA1 3QS, Swansea has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.89 per 1,000 population. This SA1 3QS 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 3QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 3QS, encompassing approximately 4165 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (42) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (2.70% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)

SA1 3QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Albert Row with total crimes: 15
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13

WILLIAM STREET, SA1 3QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4232.8955.56%
Violence and sexual offences3810.082.70%
Public order139.12-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour133.12-31.58%
Other theft83.120.00%
Drugs61.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.44-25.00%
Other crime51.44400.00%
Vehicle crime41.2033.33%
Bicycle theft10.96-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3731.690.00%
Shoplifting278.883.85%
Anti-social behaviour196.48-13.64%
Public order184.5620.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.32-11.11%
Other theft81.9233.33%
Drugs41.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.96-25.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Bicycle theft20.72-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.48-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3734.33-11.90%
Shoplifting268.88-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour226.2457.14%
Public order155.28-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.6080.00%
Bicycle theft62.16-14.29%
Drugs61.4420.00%
Other theft61.44-14.29%
Other crime41.44300.00%
Vehicle crime40.96100.00%
Possession of weapons30.9650.00%
Burglary30.7250.00%
Theft from the person20.72100.00%

In June 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 offences4234.8120.00%
Shoplifting3110.08-11.43%
Public order257.4431.58%
Anti-social behaviour146.00-33.33%
Other theft73.3616.67%
Bicycle theft71.68133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.68-54.55%
Drugs51.2025.00%
Burglary21.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-60.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%
Theft from the person10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3536.970.00%
Shoplifting358.40-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour218.4023.53%
Public order195.0490.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.5610.00%
Burglary82.64100.00%
Other theft61.92100.00%
Vehicle crime51.44-64.29%
Drugs41.20-42.86%
Other crime30.96200.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Theft from the person30.72-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.72-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4036.01-6.98%
Violence and sexual offences359.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour178.40-29.17%
Vehicle crime144.08133.33%
Public order103.36-56.52%
Criminal damage and arson102.400.00%
Drugs72.4075.00%
Theft from the person41.6833.33%
Burglary40.9633.33%
Bicycle theft30.960.00%
Other theft30.72-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Other crime10.48-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4340.3334.38%
Violence and sexual offences3510.32-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour248.40-40.00%
Public order235.769.52%
Criminal damage and arson105.5266.67%
Other theft92.40-30.77%
Vehicle crime62.16200.00%
Drugs41.44-33.33%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Other crime30.7250.00%
Theft from the person30.7250.00%
Bicycle theft30.7250.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5644.4143.59%
Anti-social behaviour4013.4490.48%
Shoplifting329.6045.45%
Public order217.6890.91%
Other theft135.0462.50%
Drugs63.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Theft from the person20.48100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3929.7711.43%
Shoplifting229.36-29.03%
Anti-social behaviour215.28-25.00%
Public order115.04-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson92.64-18.18%
Other theft82.160.00%
Burglary71.92250.00%
Vehicle crime31.6850.00%
Bicycle theft20.72-66.67%
Other crime10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.24-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3535.77-12.50%
Shoplifting318.4024.00%
Anti-social behaviour287.443.70%
Public order146.72-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson113.36-42.11%
Other theft82.64-11.11%
Bicycle theft61.92200.00%
Drugs51.4466.67%
Theft from the person41.20300.00%
Burglary20.96-75.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.48-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4037.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour279.600.00%
Shoplifting256.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson196.000.00%
Public order164.560.00%
Other theft93.840.00%
Burglary82.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.920.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 185 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202415
June 202425
May 202419
April 202410
March 202423
February 202421
January 202411
December 202314
November 202316

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202437
July 202437
June 202442
May 202435
April 202435
March 202435
February 202456
January 202439
December 202335
November 202340

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 202422
June 202414
May 202421
April 202417
March 202424
February 202440
January 202421
December 202328
November 202327

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20249
February 202413
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 202414
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 354 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202427
July 202426
June 202431
May 202435
April 202440
March 202443
February 202432
January 202422
December 202331
November 202325

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 202411
April 202410
March 202410
February 20246
January 20249
December 202311
November 202319

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total27
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order5
    Other theft4
    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. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Garden Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 8. St Helen'S Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Mary'S Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Stryd Rhydychen
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 11. Richardson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Park Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oystermouth Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 14. Picton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Spring Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Singleton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Portland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Page Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Verandah Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Northampton Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mansel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Madoc Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1