KING EDWARDS ROAD, SA1 4LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 4LH

KING EDWARDS ROAD, SA1 4LH, Swansea has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.77 per 1,000 population. This SA1 4LH 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 4LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 4LH, encompassing approximately 5550 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA1 4LH area, explore the SA1 4LH Area information page.
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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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

SA1 4LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Gwydr Square with total crimes: 7

KING EDWARDS ROAD, SA1 4LH 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.7754.55%
Criminal damage and arson116.1357.14%
Shoplifting91.98-10.00%
Public order61.62-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour51.08-54.55%
Drugs50.90400.00%
Theft from the person40.900.00%
Burglary20.72-33.33%
Other theft20.36-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.31-21.43%
Public order133.96-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour112.34-38.89%
Shoplifting101.98-41.18%
Other theft101.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.8040.00%
Vehicle crime31.26-66.67%
Burglary30.540.00%
Other crime20.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.92-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour185.04125.00%
Shoplifting173.2441.67%
Public order143.06-26.32%
Vehicle crime92.5212.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.62150.00%
Drugs40.90100.00%
Other theft40.72-20.00%
Other crime30.7250.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.9428.00%
Public order195.7772.73%
Shoplifting123.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.16-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.44166.67%
Other theft51.44-28.57%
Other crime20.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-50.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.87-19.35%
Public order114.5037.50%
Anti-social behaviour101.9842.86%
Shoplifting81.80-50.00%
Other theft71.4475.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26-20.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-62.50%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.6829.17%
Shoplifting165.59128.57%
Vehicle crime82.8860.00%
Public order81.44-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour71.4440.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.26-16.67%
Other theft40.90-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.72-25.00%
Drugs30.54-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.0526.32%
Public order134.328.33%
Shoplifting72.34-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.26-25.00%
Other theft51.0825.00%
Drugs50.9025.00%
Vehicle crime50.90-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour50.90-66.67%
Bicycle theft40.900.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.86-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour153.42200.00%
Vehicle crime132.7030.00%
Public order122.3433.33%
Shoplifting112.1657.14%
Criminal damage and arson81.98100.00%
Other theft41.44-42.86%
Drugs40.72100.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.8727.27%
Vehicle crime105.04100.00%
Public order91.800.00%
Other theft71.6216.67%
Shoplifting71.26-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.26-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-42.86%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.05-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour163.96128.57%
Public order92.88350.00%
Shoplifting81.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.440.00%
Other theft61.260.00%
Vehicle crime51.08-16.67%
Theft from the person20.90100.00%
Burglary10.36-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.51-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour74.68-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson71.26-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.2650.00%
Burglary61.080.00%
Other theft61.08100.00%
Shoplifting61.08-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.080.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Public order20.54-87.50%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.76-6.67%
Public order165.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.88-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson92.3428.57%
Shoplifting91.6212.50%
Burglary61.620.00%
Vehicle crime41.08-33.33%
Other theft30.72-50.00%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.410.00%
Public order82.520.00%
Shoplifting81.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.440.00%
Burglary61.260.00%
Vehicle crime61.080.00%
Other theft61.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202418
June 20248
May 202410
April 20247
March 20245
February 202415
January 20245
December 202316
November 20237
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202422
July 202428
June 202432
May 202425
April 202431
March 202424
February 202419
January 202428
December 202322
November 202326
October 202328
September 202330

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202417
June 202412
May 20248
April 202416
March 20247
February 202411
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20232
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202414
June 202419
May 202411
April 20248
March 202413
February 202412
January 20249
December 20239
November 20232
October 202316
September 20238

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20249
June 20248
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 202413
January 202410
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 4LH 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. Gwydr Square
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Rodney Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Helen'S Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clews Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Eaton Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bond Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Finsbury Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. St James'S Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Bullin'S Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Francis Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 15. Guildhall Road South
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 16. Gwydr Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mirador Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Belgrave Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bonville Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Duke Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Westbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Westbury Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Caswell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. King Edward'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Victoria Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Bay View Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Gorse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1