ST HELENS AVENUE, SA1 4NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 4NF

ST HELENS AVENUE, SA1 4NF, Swansea has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.07 per 1,000 population. This SA1 4NF 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 4NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 4NF, encompassing approximately 4265 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

SA1 4NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • St Helen'S Road with total crimes: 5

ST HELENS AVENUE, SA1 4NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.0743.75%
Criminal damage and arson95.39125.00%
Shoplifting72.11-22.22%
Public order51.64-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.17-42.86%
Drugs40.94300.00%
Theft from the person40.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.07-5.88%
Public order113.75-8.33%
Shoplifting92.58-10.00%
Other theft72.11250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.64-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.58-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour133.99160.00%
Public order123.0520.00%
Shoplifting102.81-16.67%
Vehicle crime82.3460.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.88300.00%
Drugs40.94100.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Other theft20.47-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.9443.75%
Shoplifting125.39140.00%
Public order102.8125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.34-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.17150.00%
Other theft51.170.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.75100.00%
Public order81.8860.00%
Other theft51.8866.67%
Shoplifting51.17-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.17-71.43%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.2471.43%
Shoplifting155.63114.29%
Vehicle crime73.5275.00%
Public order51.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.94-20.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.70-50.00%
Drugs10.47-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.607.69%
Public order103.2866.67%
Shoplifting72.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6466.67%
Vehicle crime41.17-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.940.00%
Drugs40.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.94-50.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.42-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour83.05166.67%
Vehicle crime71.88-12.50%
Shoplifting71.6440.00%
Public order61.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-50.00%
Other theft30.70-50.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Burglary10.70-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.535.88%
Public order94.2212.50%
Vehicle crime82.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.880.00%
Other theft61.4150.00%
Shoplifting51.410.00%
Burglary31.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-78.57%
Drugs30.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.30-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour143.99180.00%
Public order83.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.88-14.29%
Shoplifting51.41150.00%
Other theft41.17-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.9433.33%
Burglary10.94-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.60-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson74.9216.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.64-58.33%
Other theft51.17400.00%
Drugs41.17300.00%
Bicycle theft40.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Burglary30.70-25.00%
Shoplifting20.70-77.78%
Public order20.47-85.71%
Other crime10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.0544.44%
Public order146.10133.33%
Anti-social behaviour123.289.09%
Shoplifting92.8128.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.1120.00%
Burglary41.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.94-40.00%
Other theft10.70-80.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.220.00%
Shoplifting72.580.00%
Public order61.640.00%
Burglary61.410.00%
Vehicle crime51.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.170.00%
Other theft51.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
July 202417
June 202423
May 202416
April 202424
March 202414
February 202413
January 202418
December 202317
November 202321
October 202326
September 202318

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202413
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 202314
November 20235
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245
April 202415
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 14 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
July 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202412
June 202410
May 20248
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20232
October 202314
September 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 4NF 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. St Helen'S Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clews Mews
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Eaton Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bond Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Finsbury Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Francis Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Guildhall Road South
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Gwydr Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bonville Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Westbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Westbury Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. King Edward'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Victoria Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Bay View Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gorse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1