ST HELENS ROAD, SA1 4AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 4AY

ST HELENS ROAD, SA1 4AY, Swansea has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.74 per 1,000 population. This SA1 4AY 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 4AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 4AY, encompassing approximately 6751 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA1 4AY area, explore the SA1 4AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA1 4AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11
  • Humphrey Street with total crimes: 8

ST HELENS ROAD, SA1 4AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.748.33%
Shoplifting215.7831.25%
Anti-social behaviour153.110.00%
Public order82.22-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson71.180.00%
Other theft61.04-25.00%
Other crime50.89150.00%
Drugs40.74300.00%
Theft from the person30.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.70-18.18%
Shoplifting165.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.37-21.05%
Public order132.22-18.75%
Other theft81.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.18-22.22%
Vehicle crime21.04-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-60.00%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Other crime20.30-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4421.182.33%
Anti-social behaviour196.5258.33%
Public order162.81-27.27%
Shoplifting162.37-30.43%
Vehicle crime102.3725.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.4850.00%
Drugs71.33133.33%
Other theft61.04-25.00%
Bicycle theft50.89150.00%
Other crime50.74400.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-66.67%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4320.2913.16%
Shoplifting236.3721.05%
Public order223.4115.79%
Anti-social behaviour123.26-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.78166.67%
Other theft81.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.18-45.45%
Burglary30.89-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.4450.00%
Drugs30.4450.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Other crime10.30-75.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.400.00%
Public order195.63111.11%
Shoplifting192.81-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour152.8136.36%
Criminal damage and arson112.2210.00%
Burglary91.63125.00%
Other theft61.3350.00%
Other crime40.89100.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-83.33%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-33.33%
Drugs20.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.25-5.00%
Shoplifting225.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime183.261700.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.6710.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.6325.00%
Public order91.48-43.75%
Other theft41.33-55.56%
Burglary40.5933.33%
Drugs40.590.00%
Theft from the person30.5950.00%
Bicycle theft30.44-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Other crime20.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4019.99-13.04%
Shoplifting335.92153.85%
Public order164.89-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour102.37-61.54%
Other theft91.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.3314.29%
Bicycle theft51.1866.67%
Drugs40.74-33.33%
Burglary30.59-40.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4621.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour266.8173.33%
Public order233.8591.67%
Shoplifting133.41-23.53%
Other theft91.9328.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.33-50.00%
Drugs61.04200.00%
Vehicle crime50.89-44.44%
Burglary50.74-44.44%
Bicycle theft30.74200.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4619.8517.95%
Shoplifting176.81-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour152.52-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson142.22133.33%
Public order122.07-7.69%
Vehicle crime91.78350.00%
Burglary91.33350.00%
Other theft71.3316.67%
Drugs21.040.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.15-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.628.33%
Anti-social behaviour235.7821.05%
Shoplifting193.4111.76%
Public order132.8185.71%
Criminal damage and arson61.93-66.67%
Other theft60.89-33.33%
Theft from the person30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-75.00%
Burglary20.30-80.00%
Drugs20.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-50.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.810.00%
Shoplifting172.670.00%
Burglary102.520.00%
Other theft91.480.00%
Vehicle crime81.330.00%
Public order71.180.00%
Drugs41.040.00%
Bicycle theft40.590.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Robbery20.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 20247
January 202414
December 20236
November 202318

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202416
June 202422
May 202419
April 20249
March 202416
February 202423
January 202412
December 202313
November 20237

A total of 445 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202436
July 202444
June 202443
May 202438
April 202438
March 202440
February 202446
January 202446
December 202339
November 202336

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202419
June 202412
May 202415
April 202411
March 202410
February 202426
January 202415
December 202323
November 202319

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 20232
November 202310

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 216 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202416
June 202423
May 202419
April 202422
March 202433
February 202413
January 202417
December 202319
November 202317

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243
April 202418
March 20241
February 20245
January 20249
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 4AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Humphrey Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rodney Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. B4290
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. St Helen'S Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clews Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Carlton Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Oystermouth Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Picton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Spring Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bond Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Bullin'S Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Vaughan Thomas Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Singleton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Paxton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Prison
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 24. Burrows Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 25. Henrietta Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Duke Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Westbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Westbury Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Caswell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Woodlands Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1