SA1 5HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 5HQ

SA1 5HQ, Swansea has recorded a total of 274 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 85.77 per 1,000 population. This SA1 5HQ 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 5HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 5HQ, encompassing approximately 3194 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (2.13% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (56) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)

SA1 5HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 47
  • Mount Pleasant Drive with total crimes: 29
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 20

SA1 5HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9685.772.13%
Shoplifting5630.0521.74%
Public order2317.53-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour227.20-42.11%
Other theft216.89110.00%
Drugs166.5723.08%
Criminal damage and arson155.010.00%
Vehicle crime74.7075.00%
Other crime72.1940.00%
Theft from the person32.19-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.94200.00%
Burglary20.94-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.63-50.00%
Robbery10.63-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9485.1522.08%
Shoplifting4629.4335.29%
Anti-social behaviour3814.40-5.00%
Public order2911.9026.09%
Criminal damage and arson159.0836.36%
Drugs134.7018.18%
Other theft104.07-37.50%
Theft from the person53.1366.67%
Other crime51.57400.00%
Burglary41.57-55.56%
Bicycle theft41.25-20.00%
Robbery41.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.25100.00%
Possession of weapons11.25-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7773.88-2.53%
Anti-social behaviour4024.1025.00%
Shoplifting3412.520.00%
Public order2310.64-25.81%
Other theft167.2077.78%
Drugs115.01-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson113.44-31.25%
Burglary93.44350.00%
Bicycle theft52.82-37.50%
Possession of weapons41.57100.00%
Theft from the person31.25-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7973.56-7.06%
Shoplifting3424.73-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour3210.64-27.27%
Public order3110.02-3.12%
Criminal damage and arson169.7033.33%
Drugs125.010.00%
Other theft93.76-30.77%
Bicycle theft82.8233.33%
Theft from the person52.5025.00%
Robbery31.57200.00%
Burglary20.94-90.00%
Possession of weapons20.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-83.33%
Other crime10.31-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8590.4726.87%
Anti-social behaviour4426.6133.33%
Shoplifting4413.77-21.43%
Public order3213.7710.34%
Burglary2010.02566.67%
Other theft136.26-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.07-33.33%
Drugs123.769.09%
Other crime63.76100.00%
Bicycle theft61.8820.00%
Vehicle crime61.88-25.00%
Possession of weapons41.8833.33%
Theft from the person41.25-42.86%
Robbery11.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6783.90-20.24%
Shoplifting5620.97-8.20%
Anti-social behaviour3317.53-21.43%
Public order2910.33-9.38%
Other theft259.0847.06%
Criminal damage and arson187.83-25.00%
Drugs115.63-26.67%
Vehicle crime83.44100.00%
Theft from the person72.500.00%
Bicycle theft52.1966.67%
Burglary31.57-25.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Possession of weapons30.94-25.00%

In March 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 offences8494.54-30.58%
Shoplifting6126.3045.24%
Anti-social behaviour4219.10-20.75%
Public order3213.15-3.03%
Criminal damage and arson2410.0233.33%
Other theft177.51-15.00%
Drugs155.32-28.57%
Theft from the person74.7075.00%
Burglary42.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.25-33.33%
Other crime31.25-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.94-25.00%
Robbery20.94100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences121106.7565.75%
Anti-social behaviour5337.8839.47%
Shoplifting4216.59-4.55%
Public order3313.1526.92%
Drugs2110.33110.00%
Other theft206.5711.11%
Criminal damage and arson186.2650.00%
Burglary85.6314.29%
Vehicle crime62.5050.00%
Possession of weapons61.88200.00%
Bicycle theft41.8833.33%
Other crime41.250.00%
Theft from the person41.25-33.33%
Robbery11.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7376.70-38.14%
Shoplifting4422.852.33%
Anti-social behaviour3813.77-59.57%
Public order2611.90-7.14%
Other theft188.14-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson125.63-25.00%
Drugs103.76-60.00%
Burglary73.13-12.50%
Theft from the person62.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.88-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.94-50.00%
Robbery20.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118119.8925.53%
Anti-social behaviour9436.9464.91%
Shoplifting4329.4343.33%
Public order2813.46-6.67%
Drugs258.7792.31%
Other theft227.8329.41%
Criminal damage and arson166.89-42.86%
Theft from the person95.01200.00%
Bicycle theft92.82125.00%
Burglary82.82-11.11%
Vehicle crime52.50-44.44%
Possession of weapons41.57300.00%
Robbery21.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9494.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour5729.430.00%
Shoplifting3017.840.00%
Public order309.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson289.390.00%
Other theft178.770.00%
Drugs135.320.00%
Vehicle crime94.070.00%
Burglary92.820.00%
Robbery42.820.00%
Bicycle theft41.250.00%
Theft from the person31.250.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 988 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 89.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202494
July 202477
June 202479
May 202485
April 202467
March 202484
February 2024121
January 202473
December 2023118
November 202394

A total of 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
July 202416
June 20249
May 202413
April 202425
March 202417
February 202420
January 202418
December 202322
November 202317

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233

A total of 316 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202429
July 202423
June 202431
May 202432
April 202429
March 202432
February 202433
January 202426
December 202328
November 202330

A total of 490 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202446
July 202434
June 202434
May 202444
April 202456
March 202461
February 202442
January 202444
December 202343
November 202330

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 185 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202411
June 202416
May 202412
April 202418
March 202424
February 202418
January 202412
December 202316
November 202328

A total of 493 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202438
July 202440
June 202432
May 202444
April 202433
March 202442
February 202453
January 202438
December 202394
November 202357

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 159 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202411
June 202412
May 202412
April 202411
March 202415
February 202421
January 202410
December 202325
November 202313

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 20242
May 202420
April 20243
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
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 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total47
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Public order5
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Mount Pleasant Drive
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Public order2
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Castle Square
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Albert Row
    Total15
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Caer Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Welcome Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Castle Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Kings Lane
    Total8
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Willows Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Green Dragon Lane
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. College Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Garden Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 16. Belle Vue Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. St Mary'S Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Carlton Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Stryd Rhydychen
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 20. Princess Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Park Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cradock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Picton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Singleton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. York Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. St David'S Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Strand Row
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Portland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Horton Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Dynevor Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1