SA1 5AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 5AT

SA1 5AT, Swansea has recorded a total of 225 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 69.44 per 1,000 population. This SA1 5AT 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 5AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 5AT, encompassing approximately 3240 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA1 5AT area, explore the SA1 5AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (-2.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-36.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)

SA1 5AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Pleasant Drive with total crimes: 29
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Castle Square with total crimes: 20

SA1 5AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8269.44-2.38%
Shoplifting3025.31-36.17%
Anti-social behaviour229.26-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson186.7938.46%
Other theft165.56300.00%
Public order164.94-40.74%
Drugs164.9445.45%
Vehicle crime84.9433.33%
Other crime52.470.00%
Burglary31.54-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.930.00%
Bicycle theft30.93-40.00%
Theft from the person20.93-60.00%
Robbery10.62-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8475.9231.25%
Shoplifting4725.9230.56%
Anti-social behaviour3014.51-18.92%
Public order279.2635.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.3362.50%
Drugs114.01-21.43%
Vehicle crime63.39500.00%
Burglary51.85-28.57%
Theft from the person51.5466.67%
Other crime51.54150.00%
Bicycle theft51.5425.00%
Other theft41.54-73.33%
Robbery41.23100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6466.05-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour3719.7532.14%
Shoplifting3611.4224.14%
Public order2011.11-42.86%
Other theft156.17150.00%
Drugs144.637.69%
Criminal damage and arson84.32-42.86%
Burglary72.47133.33%
Bicycle theft42.16-42.86%
Theft from the person31.23-50.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Robbery20.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7468.21-13.95%
Public order3522.8416.67%
Shoplifting2910.80-25.64%
Anti-social behaviour288.95-28.21%
Criminal damage and arson148.647.69%
Drugs134.3218.18%
Bicycle theft74.01133.33%
Other theft62.16-60.00%
Theft from the person61.85200.00%
Burglary31.85-81.25%
Robbery30.93200.00%
Other crime20.93-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8682.0950.88%
Shoplifting3926.54-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour3912.0430.00%
Public order3012.0420.00%
Burglary169.26700.00%
Other theft154.94-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson134.63-18.75%
Drugs114.0183.33%
Other crime53.39150.00%
Vehicle crime31.54-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.9350.00%
Bicycle theft30.930.00%
Theft from the person20.93-33.33%
Robbery10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5770.06-25.00%
Shoplifting4817.59-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour3014.81-31.82%
Other theft279.2692.86%
Public order258.33-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson167.72-30.43%
Drugs64.94-57.14%
Vehicle crime51.85150.00%
Theft from the person31.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.930.00%
Burglary20.93-60.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons20.62-50.00%
Robbery10.62-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7686.42-20.83%
Shoplifting5623.4627.27%
Anti-social behaviour4417.28-2.22%
Public order3013.583.45%
Criminal damage and arson239.2621.05%
Drugs147.10-30.00%
Other theft144.320.00%
Theft from the person64.32100.00%
Burglary51.85-28.57%
Possession of weapons41.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-77.78%
Robbery20.620.00%
Other crime10.62-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9691.9752.38%
Anti-social behaviour4529.6312.50%
Shoplifting4413.89-15.38%
Public order2913.5826.09%
Drugs208.9566.67%
Criminal damage and arson196.1746.15%
Other theft145.860.00%
Vehicle crime94.32200.00%
Burglary72.7816.67%
Possession of weapons62.16200.00%
Bicycle theft31.85-25.00%
Theft from the person30.93-50.00%
Other crime30.9350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6375.00-38.24%
Shoplifting5219.4418.18%
Anti-social behaviour4016.05-51.81%
Public order2312.3527.78%
Other theft147.10-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson134.328.33%
Drugs124.01-45.45%
Burglary63.7020.00%
Theft from the person61.8520.00%
Bicycle theft41.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.23-50.00%
Robbery30.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.93-50.00%
Other crime20.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102101.5429.11%
Anti-social behaviour8331.48102.44%
Shoplifting4425.6291.30%
Other theft2213.5829.41%
Drugs226.7957.14%
Public order186.79-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime63.700.00%
Bicycle theft61.8520.00%
Burglary51.85-28.57%
Theft from the person51.5466.67%
Possession of weapons41.54300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7975.61-15.96%
Anti-social behaviour4124.38-12.77%
Public order2512.65-3.85%
Shoplifting237.72-34.29%
Criminal damage and arson187.1038.46%
Other theft175.56-10.53%
Drugs145.2575.00%
Burglary74.32-12.50%
Vehicle crime62.16-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.85150.00%
Other crime31.54-25.00%
Robbery30.930.00%
Theft from the person30.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.93-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9483.6442.42%
Anti-social behaviour4729.010.00%
Shoplifting3514.51-2.78%
Public order2610.80-21.21%
Other theft198.025.56%
Criminal damage and arson135.86-23.53%
Burglary84.0133.33%
Drugs82.470.00%
Vehicle crime72.4775.00%
Possession of weapons52.1666.67%
Other crime41.5433.33%
Theft from the person31.23-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.93-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6679.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour4720.370.00%
Shoplifting3614.510.00%
Public order3311.110.00%
Other theft1810.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson175.560.00%
Drugs85.250.00%
Theft from the person72.470.00%
Burglary62.160.00%
Bicycle theft61.850.00%
Vehicle crime41.850.00%
Possession of weapons31.230.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Robbery20.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 202416
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20249
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 533 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202430
July 202437
June 202428
May 202439
April 202430
March 202444
February 202445
January 202440
December 202383
November 202341
October 202347
September 202347

A total of 201 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
July 202415
June 20246
May 202415
April 202427
March 202414
February 202414
January 202414
December 202322
November 202317
October 202319
September 202318

A total of 337 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202427
July 202420
June 202435
May 202430
April 202425
March 202430
February 202429
January 202423
December 202318
November 202325
October 202326
September 202333

A total of 519 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202447
July 202436
June 202429
May 202439
April 202448
March 202456
February 202444
January 202452
December 202344
November 202323
October 202335
September 202336

A total of 1023 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202484
July 202464
June 202474
May 202486
April 202457
March 202476
February 202496
January 202463
December 2023102
November 202379
October 202394
September 202366

A total of 197 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 20248
June 202414
May 202413
April 202416
March 202423
February 202419
January 202413
December 202312
November 202318
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 169 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202414
June 202413
May 202411
April 20246
March 202414
February 202420
January 202412
December 202322
November 202314
October 20238
September 20238

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

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

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 5AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mount Pleasant Drive
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Public order2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total28
    Shoplifting14
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Castle Square
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Caer Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Welcome Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Castle Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Kings Lane
    Total8
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Willows Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Green Dragon Lane
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. College Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Belle Vue Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Matthew Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 15. St Mary'S Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Tontine Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Princess Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Park Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ivey Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cradock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Swan Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Strand Row
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Portland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Horton Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Dynevor Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Clifton Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Pleasant View Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Wilks Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Campbell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1