SA1 5EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 5EN

SA1 5EN, Swansea has recorded a total of 161 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.21 per 1,000 population. This SA1 5EN 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 5EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 5EN, encompassing approximately 4213 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA1 5EN area, explore the SA1 5EN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SA1 5EN area, visit the SA1 5EN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-46.34% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)

SA1 5EN 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: 21
  • Welcome Lane with total crimes: 9

SA1 5EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5938.210.00%
Shoplifting2214.00-46.34%
Anti-social behaviour185.2280.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.2775.00%
Drugs133.3285.71%
Public order93.09-59.09%
Other theft72.140.00%
Vehicle crime51.660.00%
Other crime41.190.00%
Burglary30.95-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Bicycle theft30.71-40.00%
Robbery10.71-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5940.1122.92%
Shoplifting4114.0051.85%
Public order229.7357.14%
Anti-social behaviour105.22-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson82.370.00%
Drugs71.90-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.660.00%
Bicycle theft51.190.00%
Burglary41.1933.33%
Other crime40.9533.33%
Robbery30.9550.00%
Theft from the person10.71-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4835.36-14.29%
Shoplifting2711.3958.82%
Anti-social behaviour226.414.76%
Public order145.22-39.13%
Other theft113.32175.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.61-27.27%
Drugs81.90-27.27%
Burglary31.9050.00%
Theft from the person30.710.00%
Other crime30.7150.00%
Robbery20.71100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5637.03-11.11%
Public order2313.29-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour215.4616.67%
Shoplifting174.98-43.33%
Criminal damage and arson114.030.00%
Drugs112.6137.50%
Other theft42.61-66.67%
Bicycle theft40.950.00%
Theft from the person30.9550.00%
Burglary20.71-75.00%
Other crime20.47-33.33%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6344.3880.00%
Shoplifting3014.95-6.25%
Public order267.1252.94%
Anti-social behaviour186.1720.00%
Other theft124.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.85-8.33%
Burglary82.61700.00%
Drugs81.90100.00%
Possession of weapons31.9050.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-60.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3535.84-25.53%
Shoplifting328.31-27.27%
Other theft207.60122.22%
Public order174.75-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour154.03-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.850.00%
Drugs41.19-63.64%
Other crime30.950.00%
Theft from the person20.71-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.47-33.33%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4744.15-17.54%
Shoplifting4411.1641.94%
Anti-social behaviour2510.44-13.79%
Public order185.9320.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.2714.29%
Drugs113.800.00%
Other theft92.610.00%
Theft from the person52.14400.00%
Burglary41.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.95-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.7150.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5745.8150.00%
Shoplifting3113.53-18.42%
Anti-social behaviour297.3620.83%
Public order156.8815.38%
Criminal damage and arson143.5627.27%
Drugs113.3222.22%
Vehicle crime92.61350.00%
Other theft92.140.00%
Burglary82.1460.00%
Possession of weapons41.90100.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.71-33.33%
Theft from the person10.47-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3839.1672.73%
Violence and sexual offences389.02-28.30%
Anti-social behaviour249.020.00%
Public order135.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.0937.50%
Other theft92.61-47.06%
Drugs92.14-30.77%
Burglary52.14-28.57%
Theft from the person51.19400.00%
Robbery31.190.00%
Bicycle theft30.71-40.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5340.1135.90%
Anti-social behaviour2412.580.00%
Shoplifting225.7057.14%
Other theft175.2254.55%
Drugs134.038.33%
Public order133.09-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson83.09-20.00%
Burglary71.90250.00%
Bicycle theft51.66150.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Theft from the person10.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3933.47-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour249.26-11.11%
Public order185.70-10.00%
Shoplifting144.27-41.67%
Drugs123.32200.00%
Other theft112.85-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson102.61-9.09%
Vehicle crime42.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.95100.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Robbery20.470.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Other crime10.47-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5240.5913.04%
Anti-social behaviour2712.3422.73%
Shoplifting246.4120.00%
Public order205.705.26%
Other theft134.75-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson113.09-8.33%
Vehicle crime62.6150.00%
Other crime41.42100.00%
Drugs40.95-42.86%
Possession of weapons40.950.00%
Burglary30.95-40.00%
Theft from the person20.71-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4638.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour2210.920.00%
Shoplifting205.220.00%
Public order194.750.00%
Other theft154.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.560.00%
Drugs72.850.00%
Burglary51.660.00%
Theft from the person51.190.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Bicycle theft40.950.00%
Other crime20.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20241
March 20244
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
February 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 279 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 202422
June 202421
May 202418
April 202415
March 202425
February 202429
January 202424
December 202324
November 202324
October 202327
September 202322

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202411
June 20244
May 202412
April 202420
March 20249
February 20249
January 20249
December 202317
November 202311
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 227 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202422
July 202414
June 202423
May 202426
April 202417
March 202418
February 202415
January 202413
December 202313
November 202318
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 362 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202441
July 202427
June 202417
May 202430
April 202432
March 202444
February 202431
January 202438
December 202322
November 202314
October 202324
September 202320

A total of 652 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202459
July 202448
June 202456
May 202463
April 202435
March 202447
February 202457
January 202438
December 202353
November 202339
October 202352
September 202346

A total of 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20248
June 202411
May 202411
April 202412
March 202416
February 202414
January 202411
December 20238
November 202310
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 118 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20248
June 202411
May 20248
April 20244
March 202411
February 202411
January 20249
December 202313
November 202312
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 5EN 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
    Total21
    Shoplifting12
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Welcome Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Castle Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Kings Lane
    Total8
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Willows Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. College Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bethesda Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Belle Vue Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Matthew Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Tontine Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. New Cut Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 14. Ivey Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Swan Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Strand Row
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Horton Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dynevor Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Clifton Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Pleasant View Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Wilks Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Greenhill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Thomas Row
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Campbell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Quarry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Strand
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Ebenezer Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Stryd Fawr
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1