SA1 3QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 3QW

SA1 3QW, Swansea has recorded a total of 260 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 85.17 per 1,000 population. This SA1 3QW 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 3QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 3QW, encompassing approximately 3052 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (1.06% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-40.54% decrease)

SA1 3QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 43
  • Mount Pleasant Drive with total crimes: 29
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 22

SA1 3QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9585.171.06%
Shoplifting5031.1225.00%
Anti-social behaviour2216.38-40.54%
Public order217.21-22.22%
Other theft196.88111.11%
Drugs166.226.67%
Criminal damage and arson145.2440.00%
Other crime94.5950.00%
Vehicle crime62.9520.00%
Burglary21.97-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.66-33.33%
Theft from the person20.66-60.00%
Robbery10.66-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9485.1723.68%
Shoplifting4030.7921.21%
Anti-social behaviour3713.10-5.13%
Public order2712.1222.73%
Drugs158.847.14%
Criminal damage and arson104.91-16.67%
Other theft93.28-35.71%
Other crime62.95500.00%
Vehicle crime51.9766.67%
Theft from the person51.6466.67%
Burglary41.64-55.56%
Robbery41.310.00%
Bicycle theft31.31-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.98-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7676.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour3924.9021.88%
Shoplifting3312.783.12%
Public order2210.81-21.43%
Other theft147.2175.00%
Drugs144.5955.56%
Criminal damage and arson124.59-20.00%
Burglary93.93350.00%
Bicycle theft52.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.6450.00%
Theft from the person30.98-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.9850.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7673.71-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour3224.90-30.43%
Shoplifting3210.48-20.00%
Public order2810.48-9.68%
Criminal damage and arson159.1736.36%
Bicycle theft104.9142.86%
Drugs93.28-30.77%
Other theft82.95-27.27%
Theft from the person52.6225.00%
Robbery31.640.00%
Burglary20.98-89.47%
Possession of weapons20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.66-66.67%
Other crime10.66-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8090.7417.65%
Anti-social behaviour4626.2127.78%
Shoplifting4015.07-20.00%
Public order3113.106.90%
Burglary1910.16533.33%
Drugs136.22-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson114.26-35.29%
Other theft113.60-35.29%
Bicycle theft73.6040.00%
Other crime62.29100.00%
Vehicle crime61.97-45.45%
Theft from the person41.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6885.83-21.84%
Shoplifting5022.28-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour3616.38-16.28%
Public order2911.79-14.71%
Criminal damage and arson179.50-32.00%
Other theft175.576.25%
Drugs145.570.00%
Vehicle crime114.5957.14%
Theft from the person63.60-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.9725.00%
Burglary31.64-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.98-25.00%
Other crime30.98-25.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87100.24-24.35%
Shoplifting5428.5042.11%
Anti-social behaviour4317.69-23.21%
Public order3414.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson2511.1478.57%
Other theft168.19-30.43%
Drugs145.24-26.32%
Theft from the person74.5975.00%
Vehicle crime72.2975.00%
Burglary52.2925.00%
Other crime41.64-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.310.00%
Bicycle theft41.310.00%
Robbery21.31100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115106.4759.72%
Anti-social behaviour5637.6793.10%
Shoplifting3818.3418.75%
Public order3412.4561.90%
Other theft2311.1427.78%
Drugs197.53111.11%
Criminal damage and arson146.22-22.22%
Other crime54.590.00%
Burglary41.64-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.31300.00%
Vehicle crime41.31-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.3133.33%
Theft from the person41.31-20.00%
Robbery11.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7272.72-33.33%
Shoplifting3223.59-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour2910.48-67.05%
Public order219.50-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson186.885.88%
Other theft185.90-10.00%
Drugs95.90-60.87%
Burglary72.950.00%
Theft from the person52.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.64-28.57%
Bicycle theft31.64-70.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.66-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108117.936.93%
Anti-social behaviour8835.3862.96%
Shoplifting3828.8335.71%
Public order2612.45-13.33%
Drugs238.5291.67%
Other theft207.5325.00%
Criminal damage and arson176.55-34.62%
Theft from the person105.57150.00%
Bicycle theft103.28233.33%
Burglary73.28-12.50%
Vehicle crime72.29-12.50%
Possession of weapons32.29200.00%
Robbery20.98-33.33%
Other crime10.66-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10197.29-8.18%
Anti-social behaviour5433.09-5.26%
Public order3017.69-6.25%
Shoplifting289.83-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson269.17100.00%
Other theft168.52-23.81%
Drugs125.2450.00%
Vehicle crime83.93166.67%
Burglary82.62-11.11%
Theft from the person42.6233.33%
Other crime31.3150.00%
Robbery30.980.00%
Bicycle theft30.98-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.98-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences110104.1729.41%
Anti-social behaviour5736.03-9.52%
Shoplifting5218.6726.83%
Public order3217.03-15.79%
Other theft2110.485.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.88-31.58%
Burglary94.2628.57%
Drugs82.95100.00%
Bicycle theft42.62-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.31-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.3150.00%
Theft from the person30.980.00%
Other crime20.98-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8597.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour6327.850.00%
Shoplifting4120.640.00%
Public order3813.430.00%
Other theft2012.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson196.550.00%
Burglary76.220.00%
Possession of weapons52.290.00%
Bicycle theft51.640.00%
Drugs41.640.00%
Theft from the person31.310.00%
Robbery30.980.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 89.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202494
July 202476
June 202476
May 202480
April 202468
March 202487
February 2024115
January 202472
December 2023108
November 2023101
October 2023110
September 202385

A total of 212 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 202414
June 20248
May 202411
April 202417
March 202416
February 202423
January 202418
December 202320
November 202316
October 202321
September 202320

A total of 373 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202427
July 202422
June 202428
May 202431
April 202429
March 202434
February 202434
January 202421
December 202326
November 202330
October 202332
September 202338

A total of 528 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202440
July 202433
June 202432
May 202440
April 202450
March 202454
February 202438
January 202432
December 202338
November 202328
October 202352
September 202341

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 202411
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 211 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202412
June 202415
May 202411
April 202417
March 202425
February 202414
January 202418
December 202317
November 202326
October 202313
September 202319

A total of 602 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202437
July 202439
June 202432
May 202446
April 202436
March 202443
February 202456
January 202429
December 202388
November 202354
October 202357
September 202363

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
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 202415
July 202414
June 20249
May 202413
April 202414
March 202414
February 202419
January 20249
December 202323
November 202312
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 20242
May 202419
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 202310
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 3QW 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. Mount Pleasant Drive
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Public order2
  • 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. Albert Row
    Total15
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Caer Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Welcome Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Castle Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 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. Stryd Rhydychen
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 18. Princess Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Park Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cradock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Picton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Singleton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. York Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. St David'S Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Strand Row
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Portland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Horton Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dynevor Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Paxton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Prison
    Total2
    Other crime2