SA1 5HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 5HR

SA1 5HR, Swansea has recorded a total of 264 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 99.50 per 1,000 population. This SA1 5HR 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 5HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 5HR, encompassing approximately 2653 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (94) incidents (2.17% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (27.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-35.14% decrease)

SA1 5HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 43
  • Mount Pleasant Drive with total crimes: 29
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 22

SA1 5HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9499.502.17%
Shoplifting5135.4327.50%
Anti-social behaviour2419.22-35.14%
Public order239.05-8.00%
Other theft198.67111.11%
Drugs167.166.67%
Criminal damage and arson146.0340.00%
Other crime75.2840.00%
Vehicle crime62.6420.00%
Possession of weapons32.26200.00%
Burglary21.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.75-33.33%
Theft from the person20.75-60.00%
Robbery10.75-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9296.1129.58%
Shoplifting4034.6721.21%
Anti-social behaviour3715.082.78%
Public order2513.958.70%
Drugs159.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.65-9.09%
Other theft93.77-35.71%
Theft from the person53.3966.67%
Other crime51.880.00%
Vehicle crime51.88150.00%
Burglary41.88-50.00%
Robbery41.510.00%
Bicycle theft31.51-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.13-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7182.54-1.39%
Anti-social behaviour3626.7612.50%
Shoplifting3313.573.12%
Public order2312.44-17.86%
Other theft148.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.28-26.67%
Drugs104.150.00%
Burglary83.77300.00%
Bicycle theft53.02-50.00%
Theft from the person31.88-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.1350.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7283.29-10.00%
Shoplifting3227.14-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour3212.06-28.89%
Public order2812.06-15.15%
Criminal damage and arson1510.5550.00%
Bicycle theft105.6542.86%
Drugs103.77-23.08%
Other theft73.77-41.67%
Theft from the person52.6425.00%
Robbery31.880.00%
Burglary21.13-90.48%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-66.67%
Other crime10.75-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80105.1526.98%
Anti-social behaviour4530.1525.00%
Shoplifting4016.96-20.00%
Public order3315.0810.00%
Burglary2112.44950.00%
Drugs137.918.33%
Other theft124.90-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson104.52-41.18%
Bicycle theft73.77133.33%
Other crime62.64200.00%
Vehicle crime62.26-25.00%
Theft from the person42.26-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.51-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6394.98-23.17%
Shoplifting5023.74-5.66%
Anti-social behaviour3618.84-16.28%
Public order3013.57-11.76%
Other theft2111.3123.53%
Criminal damage and arson177.91-29.17%
Drugs126.41-20.00%
Vehicle crime84.5214.29%
Theft from the person53.02-28.57%
Possession of weapons31.88-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.130.00%
Burglary21.13-50.00%
Other crime20.75-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82112.31-28.07%
Shoplifting5330.9139.47%
Anti-social behaviour4319.98-20.37%
Public order3416.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson2412.8184.62%
Other theft179.05-26.09%
Drugs156.41-28.57%
Theft from the person75.6575.00%
Vehicle crime72.6475.00%
Burglary42.640.00%
Possession of weapons41.510.00%
Other crime31.51-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.13-25.00%
Robbery21.13100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114121.7465.22%
Anti-social behaviour5442.9754.29%
Shoplifting3820.3515.15%
Public order3414.3236.00%
Other theft2312.8127.78%
Drugs218.67133.33%
Criminal damage and arson137.91-7.14%
Other crime54.900.00%
Burglary41.88-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.51300.00%
Vehicle crime41.51-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.5133.33%
Theft from the person41.51-20.00%
Robbery11.51-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6984.42-35.51%
Anti-social behaviour3526.01-61.54%
Shoplifting3313.19-15.38%
Public order2512.444.17%
Other theft189.42-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson146.78-22.22%
Drugs95.28-60.87%
Burglary53.39-37.50%
Theft from the person51.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.88-37.50%
Bicycle theft31.88-72.73%
Robbery21.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.75-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107137.578.08%
Anti-social behaviour9140.3365.45%
Shoplifting3934.3034.48%
Public order2414.70-20.00%
Drugs239.05109.09%
Other theft218.6731.25%
Criminal damage and arson187.91-30.77%
Bicycle theft116.78266.67%
Theft from the person104.15150.00%
Burglary83.770.00%
Vehicle crime83.0214.29%
Possession of weapons33.02200.00%
Robbery21.13-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99110.81-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour5537.31-5.17%
Public order3020.73-9.09%
Shoplifting2911.31-43.14%
Criminal damage and arson2610.9385.71%
Other theft169.80-23.81%
Drugs116.0337.50%
Burglary84.15-11.11%
Vehicle crime73.02133.33%
Theft from the person42.640.00%
Robbery31.510.00%
Bicycle theft31.13-40.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.75-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences110121.3634.15%
Anti-social behaviour5841.46-9.38%
Shoplifting5121.8624.39%
Public order3319.22-25.00%
Other theft2112.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.91-22.22%
Burglary95.2812.50%
Drugs83.39100.00%
Bicycle theft53.02-16.67%
Possession of weapons41.88-20.00%
Theft from the person41.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.5150.00%
Other crime21.13-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82114.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour6430.910.00%
Public order4424.120.00%
Shoplifting4116.580.00%
Other theft2115.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson187.910.00%
Burglary86.780.00%
Bicycle theft63.020.00%
Possession of weapons52.260.00%
Theft from the person41.880.00%
Drugs41.510.00%
Robbery31.510.00%
Other crime31.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 202414
June 20247
May 202412
April 202421
March 202417
February 202423
January 202418
December 202321
November 202316
October 202321
September 202321

A total of 386 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
July 202423
June 202428
May 202433
April 202430
March 202434
February 202434
January 202425
December 202324
November 202330
October 202333
September 202344

A total of 530 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202440
July 202433
June 202432
May 202440
April 202450
March 202453
February 202438
January 202433
December 202339
November 202329
October 202351
September 202341

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 1135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 87.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202492
July 202471
June 202472
May 202480
April 202463
March 202482
February 2024114
January 202469
December 2023107
November 202399
October 2023110
September 202382

A total of 204 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202411
June 202415
May 202410
April 202417
March 202424
February 202413
January 202414
December 202318
November 202326
October 202314
September 202318

A total of 610 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202437
July 202436
June 202432
May 202445
April 202436
March 202443
February 202454
January 202435
December 202391
November 202355
October 202358
September 202364

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 167 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202410
June 202410
May 202413
April 202412
March 202415
February 202421
January 20249
December 202323
November 202311
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 202421
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 62 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total43
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Shoplifting10
    Public order5
    Other theft4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    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
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    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. Stryd Rhydychen
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 19. Princess Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Park Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cradock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Picton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Singleton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. York Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. St David'S Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Strand Row
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Portland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Horton Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Dynevor Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Paxton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1