SA1 4JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 4JU

SA1 4JU, Swansea has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.99 per 1,000 population. This SA1 4JU 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 4JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 4JU, encompassing approximately 6472 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

SA1 4JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Humphrey Street with total crimes: 8

SA1 4JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.9954.55%
Shoplifting135.25-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson122.0171.43%
Anti-social behaviour101.85-28.57%
Public order101.54-9.09%
Drugs51.54400.00%
Theft from the person40.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Other theft20.31-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.90-37.14%
Shoplifting153.407.14%
Anti-social behaviour142.32-30.00%
Public order112.16-38.89%
Other theft101.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.540.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-62.50%
Burglary30.460.00%
Other crime20.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.236.06%
Anti-social behaviour205.41185.71%
Public order183.09-5.26%
Shoplifting142.78-6.67%
Vehicle crime82.16-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.24133.33%
Other theft51.08-16.67%
Drugs40.770.00%
Other crime40.62100.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.9117.86%
Public order195.1035.71%
Shoplifting152.9466.67%
Vehicle crime92.32125.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.39-30.00%
Other theft61.08-25.00%
Drugs40.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-50.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.31100.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.75-12.50%
Public order144.3340.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.1666.67%
Shoplifting91.54-50.00%
Other theft81.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.240.00%
Vehicle crime40.93-60.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Other crime20.310.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.9914.29%
Shoplifting184.9450.00%
Public order102.78-41.18%
Vehicle crime101.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5420.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.9320.00%
Other theft40.93-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.62-50.00%
Burglary30.4650.00%
Drugs30.46-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.3755.56%
Public order174.3341.67%
Shoplifting122.6333.33%
Other theft61.8520.00%
Bicycle theft60.93500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-28.57%
Drugs50.7725.00%
Vehicle crime50.77-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour50.77-50.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.21-40.00%
Public order122.789.09%
Vehicle crime111.85-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour101.70100.00%
Shoplifting91.54-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson71.3916.67%
Other theft51.08-50.00%
Drugs40.77100.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.6811.11%
Vehicle crime144.63250.00%
Public order112.1622.22%
Shoplifting111.7037.50%
Other theft101.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.93-70.59%
Burglary30.77200.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.82-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.17183.33%
Public order92.63200.00%
Shoplifting81.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.24-11.11%
Other theft61.2420.00%
Vehicle crime40.93-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.62-50.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.63-18.18%
Vehicle crime71.3940.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.08-50.00%
Other theft50.930.00%
Burglary40.77-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.620.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Public order30.46-81.25%
Shoplifting20.46-85.71%
Other crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.917.14%
Public order164.6377.78%
Shoplifting142.47-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.85120.00%
Vehicle crime51.7025.00%
Burglary50.770.00%
Other theft50.77-50.00%
Drugs30.77200.00%
Robbery20.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.330.00%
Shoplifting152.320.00%
Other theft102.320.00%
Public order91.540.00%
Burglary51.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.770.00%
Vehicle crime40.770.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202420
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
February 202410
January 20245
December 202317
November 20236
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202422
July 202435
June 202433
May 202428
April 202432
March 202428
February 202418
January 202430
December 202327
November 202330
October 202330
September 202328

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 202414
June 202415
May 20249
April 202418
March 202412
February 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 20232
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 159 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202418
June 202419
May 202414
April 202410
March 202417
February 202412
January 202411
December 20239
November 20233
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20249
May 20244
April 202410
March 20245
February 202411
January 202414
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Victoria Avenue
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eaton Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Richardson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Spring Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bond Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St James'S Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Bullin'S Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 16. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Burrows Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 18. Francis Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 19. Guildhall Road South
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 20. Mirador Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Belgrave Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bonville Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Henrietta Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Duke Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Westbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Westbury Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Caswell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Woodlands Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. King Edward'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Victoria Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1