SA1 3QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 3QY

SA1 3QY, Swansea has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.70 per 1,000 population. This SA1 3QY 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 3QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 3QY, encompassing approximately 4059 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (58.62% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SA1 3QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Albert Row with total crimes: 15
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13

SA1 3QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4636.7058.62%
Violence and sexual offences4011.33-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour169.85-20.00%
Public order133.94-27.78%
Other theft113.20120.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7140.00%
Vehicle crime51.7266.67%
Other crime51.23400.00%
Drugs41.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.99-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4433.9912.82%
Shoplifting2910.843.57%
Anti-social behaviour207.14-31.03%
Public order184.9312.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.43-50.00%
Other theft51.23-28.57%
Drugs41.23-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.99-25.00%
Theft from the person30.7450.00%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.49-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3938.42-4.88%
Anti-social behaviour299.6181.25%
Shoplifting287.14-15.15%
Public order166.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.9466.67%
Drugs72.4640.00%
Other theft71.720.00%
Bicycle theft51.72-37.50%
Other crime41.23300.00%
Vehicle crime40.99100.00%
Burglary30.99200.00%
Theft from the person20.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4137.4410.81%
Shoplifting3310.10-19.51%
Public order248.1320.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.91-27.27%
Bicycle theft83.9460.00%
Other theft71.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.72-50.00%
Drugs51.4825.00%
Theft from the person41.2333.33%
Robbery20.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%
Burglary10.49-91.67%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4142.36-8.89%
Violence and sexual offences3710.102.78%
Anti-social behaviour229.1115.79%
Public order205.4253.85%
Criminal damage and arson124.9320.00%
Burglary122.96300.00%
Other theft72.9675.00%
Bicycle theft51.7225.00%
Vehicle crime51.23-64.29%
Drugs41.23-50.00%
Other crime30.99200.00%
Theft from the person30.74-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.74-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4540.15-13.46%
Violence and sexual offences3611.08-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour198.87-26.92%
Vehicle crime144.68133.33%
Public order133.45-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.20-9.09%
Drugs82.4660.00%
Theft from the person41.9733.33%
Bicycle theft40.990.00%
Other theft40.99-55.56%
Burglary30.99-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Other crime10.49-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5246.5540.54%
Violence and sexual offences3812.81-39.68%
Anti-social behaviour269.36-38.10%
Public order256.4019.05%
Criminal damage and arson116.1683.33%
Other theft92.71-40.00%
Vehicle crime62.22200.00%
Drugs51.48-28.57%
Burglary41.23300.00%
Bicycle theft40.99100.00%
Other crime30.9950.00%
Theft from the person30.7450.00%
Possession of weapons20.74100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6349.7570.27%
Anti-social behaviour4215.5282.61%
Shoplifting3710.3432.14%
Public order219.1140.00%
Other theft155.1766.67%
Drugs73.69600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.72-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Theft from the person20.49100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Burglary10.25-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3733.74-5.13%
Shoplifting289.11-24.32%
Anti-social behaviour236.90-23.33%
Public order155.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.69-9.09%
Other theft92.460.00%
Burglary72.22133.33%
Vehicle crime31.720.00%
Bicycle theft20.74-75.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.25-80.00%
Drugs10.25-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3942.12-11.36%
Shoplifting379.6142.31%
Anti-social behaviour309.11-3.23%
Public order157.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.69-47.62%
Other theft92.71-25.00%
Bicycle theft82.22300.00%
Drugs71.9716.67%
Theft from the person51.7266.67%
Burglary31.23-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4444.58-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour3110.84-6.06%
Shoplifting267.64-39.53%
Criminal damage and arson216.40133.33%
Public order205.175.26%
Other theft124.939.09%
Burglary72.96-22.22%
Drugs61.72100.00%
Vehicle crime31.4850.00%
Other crime30.7450.00%
Theft from the person30.7450.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6449.5142.22%
Shoplifting4315.7616.22%
Anti-social behaviour3310.59-19.51%
Public order198.13-40.62%
Other theft114.680.00%
Burglary92.71125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.22-30.77%
Bicycle theft32.22-25.00%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Other crime20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Theft from the person20.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.49-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4550.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour4111.080.00%
Shoplifting3710.100.00%
Public order329.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.880.00%
Other theft113.200.00%
Possession of weapons52.710.00%
Burglary41.230.00%
Bicycle theft40.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Theft from the person30.740.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 348 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 202429
June 202416
May 202422
April 202419
March 202426
February 202442
January 202423
December 202330
November 202331
October 202333
September 202341

A total of 567 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202444
July 202439
June 202441
May 202437
April 202436
March 202438
February 202463
January 202437
December 202339
November 202344
October 202364
September 202345

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20249
February 202415
January 20249
December 20239
November 202312
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 482 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202429
July 202428
June 202433
May 202441
April 202445
March 202452
February 202437
January 202428
December 202337
November 202326
October 202343
September 202337

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 202412
April 202410
March 202411
February 20246
January 202410
December 202311
November 202321
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 251 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202416
June 202424
May 202420
April 202413
March 202425
February 202421
January 202415
December 202315
November 202320
October 202319
September 202332

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 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 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 202412
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239
September 20234

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

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Shoplifting10
    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. 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. B4290
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Garden Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 8. St Mary'S Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Princess Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oystermouth Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 14. Cradock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Picton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Spring Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. St David'S Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Portland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Horton Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Paxton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Prison
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 25. Burrows Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 26. Henrietta Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Page Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Verandah Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Northampton Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Mansel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1