SA1 4PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 4PQ

SA1 4PQ, Swansea has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.03 per 1,000 population. This SA1 4PQ 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 4PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 4PQ, encompassing approximately 2121 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA1 4PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Osborne Terrace with total crimes: 5

SA1 4PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.03466.67%
Public order48.01-20.00%
Shoplifting41.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-40.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft613.20500.00%
Public order52.8325.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.36-50.00%
Shoplifting42.3633.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.89-76.92%
Burglary21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.5018.18%
Anti-social behaviour106.13400.00%
Public order44.71-50.00%
Shoplifting31.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.41-50.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.9157.14%
Public order85.19166.67%
Shoplifting63.77200.00%
Other theft32.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-60.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.84-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.30400.00%
Public order32.36-50.00%
Other theft31.4150.00%
Shoplifting21.41-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.03275.00%
Public order67.07-25.00%
Shoplifting52.83-28.57%
Other theft22.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order816.03700.00%
Shoplifting73.7716.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.30400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.36-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.89-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Drugs20.94100.00%
Bicycle theft20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.200.00%
Shoplifting64.71200.00%
Vehicle crime52.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.36-33.33%
Public order10.94-85.71%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.09-9.09%
Public order74.7175.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.30-25.00%
Drugs21.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.94-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.1483.33%
Public order45.1933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.89-20.00%
Shoplifting41.89300.00%
Vehicle crime21.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.94-66.67%
Other theft10.47-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.61-25.00%
Other theft52.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3633.33%
Bicycle theft31.890.00%
Public order31.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.41100.00%
Shoplifting10.94-80.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.200.00%
Public order63.77200.00%
Shoplifting52.8366.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.36-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.670.00%
Other theft53.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.890.00%
Shoplifting31.410.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
July 202413
June 202411
May 20247
April 202415
March 20244
February 202410
January 202410
December 202311
November 20236
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202410
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
September 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 4PQ 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Osborne Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Finsbury Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Francis Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Guildhall Road South
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. King Edward'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victoria Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bay View Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gorse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1