THE KINGSWAY, SA1 5HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 5HW

THE KINGSWAY, SA1 5HW, Swansea has recorded a total of 264 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 63.41 per 1,000 population. This SA1 5HW 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 5HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 5HW, encompassing approximately 4163 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (12.94% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (20.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-37.14% decrease)

SA1 5HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 31
  • Mount Pleasant Drive with total crimes: 29
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 20

THE KINGSWAY, SA1 5HW 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 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9663.4112.94%
Shoplifting5323.0620.45%
Anti-social behaviour2212.73-37.14%
Public order225.28-15.38%
Other theft185.28100.00%
Drugs174.3241.67%
Criminal damage and arson154.0825.00%
Other crime73.6040.00%
Vehicle crime61.6820.00%
Theft from the person31.44-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.72-33.33%
Robbery10.48-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8560.0514.86%
Shoplifting4420.4225.71%
Anti-social behaviour3510.570.00%
Public order268.4118.18%
Criminal damage and arson126.240.00%
Drugs122.889.09%
Other theft92.88-43.75%
Vehicle crime52.16150.00%
Theft from the person51.2066.67%
Other crime51.20150.00%
Burglary41.20-50.00%
Robbery40.960.00%
Bicycle theft30.96-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.72-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7454.761.37%
Anti-social behaviour3517.7712.90%
Shoplifting358.412.94%
Public order228.41-37.14%
Other theft165.2860.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.84-20.00%
Drugs112.880.00%
Burglary82.64300.00%
Bicycle theft51.92-37.50%
Possession of weapons31.2050.00%
Theft from the person30.72-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7355.72-10.98%
Public order3517.5312.90%
Shoplifting348.41-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour318.17-24.39%
Criminal damage and arson157.450.00%
Drugs113.60-8.33%
Other theft102.640.00%
Bicycle theft82.4060.00%
Theft from the person51.9266.67%
Robbery31.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-60.00%
Burglary20.48-88.89%
Possession of weapons20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.48-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8266.0524.24%
Shoplifting4419.70-13.73%
Anti-social behaviour4110.5728.12%
Public order319.8519.23%
Burglary187.45350.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.32-6.25%
Drugs123.609.09%
Other theft102.88-37.50%
Other crime62.40100.00%
Bicycle theft51.440.00%
Vehicle crime51.20-61.54%
Possession of weapons31.200.00%
Theft from the person30.72-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6660.53-10.81%
Shoplifting5115.85-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour3212.25-21.95%
Public order267.69-23.53%
Other theft166.246.67%
Criminal damage and arson163.84-27.27%
Vehicle crime133.84225.00%
Drugs113.12-21.43%
Theft from the person62.64-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.4425.00%
Burglary41.200.00%
Other crime30.960.00%
Possession of weapons30.72-25.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7468.45-30.84%
Shoplifting5717.7739.02%
Anti-social behaviour4113.69-14.58%
Public order349.859.68%
Criminal damage and arson228.1757.14%
Other theft155.28-21.05%
Drugs143.60-17.65%
Theft from the person73.3675.00%
Burglary41.68-42.86%
Possession of weapons40.96-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.960.00%
Vehicle crime40.96-20.00%
Other crime30.96-50.00%
Robbery20.72100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10774.2257.35%
Anti-social behaviour4825.7054.84%
Shoplifting4111.5317.14%
Public order319.8529.17%
Other theft197.4511.76%
Drugs174.5654.55%
Criminal damage and arson144.087.69%
Burglary73.36-12.50%
Other crime61.680.00%
Vehicle crime51.440.00%
Possession of weapons51.20400.00%
Bicycle theft41.20100.00%
Theft from the person40.96-20.00%
Robbery10.96-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6853.32-28.42%
Shoplifting3516.33-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour318.41-63.95%
Public order247.454.35%
Other theft175.76-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson134.08-18.75%
Drugs113.12-52.17%
Burglary82.640.00%
Vehicle crime51.920.00%
Theft from the person51.20-44.44%
Bicycle theft21.20-80.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9581.4215.85%
Anti-social behaviour8622.8256.36%
Shoplifting3820.6631.03%
Drugs239.1376.92%
Public order235.52-20.69%
Other theft195.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.56-51.52%
Bicycle theft103.84233.33%
Theft from the person92.40125.00%
Burglary82.16-20.00%
Vehicle crime51.92-54.55%
Possession of weapons41.20300.00%
Robbery20.96-33.33%
Other crime10.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8270.86-21.15%
Anti-social behaviour5519.70-1.79%
Criminal damage and arson3313.21120.00%
Public order297.930.00%
Shoplifting296.97-44.23%
Other theft196.97-9.52%
Drugs134.5662.50%
Vehicle crime113.12120.00%
Burglary102.640.00%
Theft from the person42.4033.33%
Other crime30.960.00%
Robbery30.720.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.72-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10475.1844.44%
Anti-social behaviour5624.98-11.11%
Shoplifting5213.4523.81%
Public order2912.49-27.50%
Other theft216.9723.53%
Criminal damage and arson155.04-16.67%
Burglary103.6042.86%
Drugs82.4060.00%
Vehicle crime51.9266.67%
Possession of weapons41.20-20.00%
Other crime30.960.00%
Theft from the person30.720.00%
Bicycle theft30.72-40.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7268.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour6317.290.00%
Shoplifting4215.130.00%
Public order4010.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson189.610.00%
Other theft174.320.00%
Burglary74.080.00%
Drugs51.680.00%
Possession of weapons51.200.00%
Bicycle theft51.200.00%
Robbery41.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Theft from the person30.720.00%
Other crime30.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 576 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202435
July 202435
June 202431
May 202441
April 202432
March 202441
February 202448
January 202431
December 202386
November 202355
October 202356
September 202363

A total of 1078 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 82.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202485
July 202474
June 202473
May 202482
April 202466
March 202474
February 2024107
January 202468
December 202395
November 202382
October 2023104
September 202372

A total of 165 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 202411
June 202411
May 202412
April 202411
March 202414
February 202417
January 202411
December 202323
November 202313
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 206 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 202416
June 202410
May 202410
April 202416
March 202415
February 202419
January 202417
December 202319
November 202319
October 202321
September 202317

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 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 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 372 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202426
July 202422
June 202435
May 202431
April 202426
March 202434
February 202431
January 202424
December 202323
November 202329
October 202329
September 202340

A total of 555 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202444
July 202435
June 202434
May 202444
April 202451
March 202457
February 202441
January 202435
December 202338
November 202329
October 202352
September 202342

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 202413
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 202311
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 216 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202412
June 202415
May 202415
April 202416
March 202422
February 202414
January 202413
December 202316
November 202333
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 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 20234

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 202310
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 202418
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310
September 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total31
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Drugs3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Willows Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Green Dragon Lane
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. College Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. B4290
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    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. Richardson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Princess Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Park Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cradock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Picton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Vaughan Thomas Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Singleton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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