PRINCESS WAY, SA1 5HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 5HF

PRINCESS WAY, SA1 5HF, Swansea has recorded a total of 318 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 112.63 per 1,000 population. This SA1 5HF 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 5HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 5HF, encompassing approximately 2823 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (97) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (85) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

SA1 5HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 57
  • Mount Pleasant Drive with total crimes: 29
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 24

PRINCESS WAY, SA1 5HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97112.630.00%
Shoplifting8534.366.25%
Public order2730.11-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour259.56-32.43%
Other theft228.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson197.7926.67%
Drugs166.7323.08%
Vehicle crime75.6775.00%
Other crime62.4820.00%
Possession of weapons42.13300.00%
Theft from the person31.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.06-25.00%
Robbery21.06-50.00%
Burglary20.71-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97111.2121.25%
Shoplifting8034.3631.15%
Anti-social behaviour3728.33-7.50%
Public order3313.1043.48%
Criminal damage and arson1511.6950.00%
Drugs135.310.00%
Other theft114.60-26.67%
Theft from the person63.9050.00%
Other crime52.13400.00%
Burglary41.77-42.86%
Bicycle theft41.42-20.00%
Robbery41.420.00%
Vehicle crime41.4233.33%
Possession of weapons11.42-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8094.21-4.76%
Shoplifting6128.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour4021.6037.93%
Public order2314.17-34.29%
Other theft158.1587.50%
Drugs135.31-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson104.60-37.50%
Burglary73.54133.33%
Bicycle theft52.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.77300.00%
Theft from the person41.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Other crime11.06-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8497.04-6.67%
Shoplifting6129.75-18.67%
Public order3521.602.94%
Anti-social behaviour2912.40-29.27%
Criminal damage and arson1610.2723.08%
Drugs145.677.69%
Bicycle theft104.9625.00%
Other theft83.54-50.00%
Theft from the person82.8360.00%
Burglary32.83-84.21%
Robbery31.06200.00%
Other crime21.06-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.71-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences90117.5930.43%
Shoplifting7531.88-9.64%
Anti-social behaviour4126.5613.89%
Public order3414.526.25%
Burglary1912.04850.00%
Other theft166.73-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson135.67-27.78%
Drugs134.6030.00%
Bicycle theft84.60166.67%
Other crime72.83133.33%
Vehicle crime62.48-25.00%
Theft from the person52.130.00%
Possession of weapons41.7733.33%
Robbery11.420.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting83106.25-13.54%
Violence and sexual offences6929.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour3624.44-18.18%
Public order3212.75-11.11%
Other theft2811.3364.71%
Criminal damage and arson189.92-28.00%
Drugs106.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime83.54100.00%
Theft from the person52.83-37.50%
Other crime31.77-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.06-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.060.00%
Burglary21.06-60.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96125.7339.13%
Violence and sexual offences9234.00-27.56%
Anti-social behaviour4432.58-20.00%
Public order3615.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson2512.7531.58%
Other theft178.85-26.09%
Drugs156.02-31.82%
Theft from the person85.31100.00%
Burglary52.83-44.44%
Other crime41.770.00%
Possession of weapons41.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.42-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.42-25.00%
Robbery21.06100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127136.7167.11%
Shoplifting6944.98-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour5524.4437.50%
Public order3619.4844.00%
Other theft2312.7521.05%
Drugs228.1583.33%
Criminal damage and arson197.7946.15%
Burglary96.7350.00%
Vehicle crime73.1940.00%
Possession of weapons62.48200.00%
Bicycle theft42.130.00%
Other crime41.42300.00%
Theft from the person41.42-33.33%
Robbery11.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78102.3613.04%
Violence and sexual offences7627.63-36.13%
Anti-social behaviour4026.92-59.60%
Public order2514.17-16.67%
Other theft198.85-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.73-18.75%
Drugs124.60-52.00%
Burglary64.25-25.00%
Theft from the person62.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.13-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.77-63.64%
Possession of weapons21.42-50.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119150.1720.20%
Anti-social behaviour9942.1583.33%
Shoplifting6935.0646.81%
Public order3024.44-9.09%
Drugs2510.63127.27%
Other theft258.8538.89%
Criminal damage and arson168.85-46.67%
Bicycle theft115.67120.00%
Theft from the person93.90200.00%
Burglary83.19-11.11%
Vehicle crime72.83-12.50%
Possession of weapons42.48300.00%
Robbery21.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99114.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour5435.060.00%
Shoplifting4719.130.00%
Public order3316.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson3011.690.00%
Other theft1810.630.00%
Drugs116.380.00%
Burglary93.900.00%
Vehicle crime83.190.00%
Bicycle theft52.830.00%
Robbery41.770.00%
Theft from the person31.420.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
July 202415
June 20248
May 202416
April 202428
March 202417
February 202423
January 202419
December 202325
November 202318

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233

A total of 1030 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 93.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202497
July 202480
June 202484
May 202490
April 202469
March 202492
February 2024127
January 202476
December 2023119
November 202399

A total of 344 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202433
July 202423
June 202435
May 202434
April 202432
March 202436
February 202436
January 202425
December 202330
November 202333

A total of 804 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202480
July 202461
June 202461
May 202475
April 202483
March 202496
February 202469
January 202478
December 202369
November 202347

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238

A total of 194 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202410
June 202416
May 202413
April 202418
March 202425
February 202419
January 202413
December 202316
November 202330

A total of 500 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202437
July 202440
June 202429
May 202441
April 202436
March 202444
February 202455
January 202440
December 202399
November 202354

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 164 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202413
June 202414
May 202413
April 202410
March 202415
February 202422
January 202412
December 202325
November 202311

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 202419
April 20242
March 20245
February 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 202311
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total57
    Shoplifting21
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Public order5
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Mount Pleasant Drive
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Public order2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total24
    Shoplifting19
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Castle Square
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Albert Row
    Total15
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Caer Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Welcome Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Castle Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Kings Lane
    Total8
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Willows Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Green Dragon Lane
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. College Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Garden Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 17. Belle Vue Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. St Mary'S Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Carlton Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Princess Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Quay Parade
    Total4
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Park Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ivey Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cradock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Picton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Singleton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. York Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. St David'S Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 29. Strand Row
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Portland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1