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

Overview of Crime in SA1 5LS

THE KINGSWAY, SA1 5LS, Swansea has recorded a total of 267 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 82.34 per 1,000 population. This SA1 5LS 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 5LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 5LS, encompassing approximately 3242 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (-12.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SA1 5LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 45
  • Mount Pleasant Drive with total crimes: 29
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 20

THE KINGSWAY, SA1 5LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8782.34-3.33%
Shoplifting5426.83-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour2416.65-33.33%
Public order237.40-25.81%
Other theft187.09125.00%
Criminal damage and arson185.5520.00%
Drugs165.5523.08%
Vehicle crime84.93100.00%
Other crime62.4720.00%
Theft from the person31.85-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.93200.00%
Bicycle theft30.93-25.00%
Burglary20.93-50.00%
Robbery20.62-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9086.9720.00%
Shoplifting6227.7619.23%
Anti-social behaviour3619.12-7.69%
Public order3111.1029.17%
Criminal damage and arson159.5650.00%
Drugs134.630.00%
Other theft84.01-52.94%
Theft from the person52.4725.00%
Other crime51.54400.00%
Burglary41.54-42.86%
Bicycle theft41.23-20.00%
Robbery41.23300.00%
Vehicle crime41.23100.00%
Possession of weapons11.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7578.03-3.85%
Shoplifting5223.1310.64%
Anti-social behaviour3916.0444.44%
Public order2412.03-29.41%
Other theft177.40142.86%
Drugs135.24-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson104.01-33.33%
Burglary73.08133.33%
Bicycle theft52.16-37.50%
Theft from the person41.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.23200.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.31-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7874.94-8.24%
Shoplifting4724.06-22.95%
Public order3414.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour2710.49-34.15%
Criminal damage and arson158.3315.38%
Drugs144.6316.67%
Bicycle theft84.3233.33%
Other theft72.47-53.33%
Theft from the person62.1650.00%
Burglary31.85-83.33%
Robbery30.93200.00%
Possession of weapons10.93-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8594.3723.19%
Shoplifting6126.21-10.29%
Anti-social behaviour4118.8117.14%
Public order3412.6413.33%
Burglary1810.49800.00%
Other theft155.55-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson134.63-23.53%
Drugs124.0120.00%
Other crime63.70100.00%
Bicycle theft61.85200.00%
Vehicle crime61.850.00%
Possession of weapons41.85100.00%
Theft from the person41.23-20.00%
Robbery11.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6985.12-14.81%
Shoplifting6821.28-21.84%
Anti-social behaviour3520.97-16.67%
Public order3010.79-14.29%
Other theft279.2558.82%
Criminal damage and arson178.33-29.17%
Drugs105.24-23.08%
Vehicle crime63.08100.00%
Theft from the person51.85-37.50%
Other crime31.5450.00%
Burglary20.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8799.9242.62%
Violence and sexual offences8126.83-33.06%
Anti-social behaviour4224.98-25.00%
Public order3512.959.38%
Criminal damage and arson2410.7920.00%
Other theft177.40-10.53%
Drugs135.24-35.00%
Theft from the person84.01100.00%
Burglary42.47-55.56%
Possession of weapons41.23-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.23-50.00%
Other crime20.93-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.62-33.33%
Robbery20.62100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences121111.9568.06%
Shoplifting6137.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour5618.8143.59%
Public order3217.2728.00%
Criminal damage and arson209.8781.82%
Drugs206.1766.67%
Other theft196.1718.75%
Burglary95.8650.00%
Possession of weapons72.78250.00%
Vehicle crime62.16100.00%
Other crime41.85100.00%
Theft from the person41.23-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.23-25.00%
Robbery10.93-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7280.80-30.77%
Shoplifting6122.215.17%
Anti-social behaviour3918.81-58.06%
Public order2512.03-16.67%
Other theft167.71-36.00%
Drugs124.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.70-26.67%
Theft from the person73.39-22.22%
Burglary62.16-14.29%
Bicycle theft41.85-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.23-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.93-50.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Other crime20.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104118.1222.35%
Anti-social behaviour9332.0786.00%
Shoplifting5828.6852.63%
Public order3017.89-6.25%
Other theft259.2538.89%
Drugs247.7171.43%
Criminal damage and arson157.40-37.50%
Theft from the person94.63200.00%
Burglary72.78-22.22%
Bicycle theft72.1640.00%
Vehicle crime52.16-28.57%
Possession of weapons41.54300.00%
Robbery21.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8590.36-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour5026.21-18.03%
Shoplifting3815.42-34.48%
Public order3211.72-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson249.8760.00%
Other theft187.40-25.00%
Drugs145.5575.00%
Burglary94.3212.50%
Vehicle crime72.780.00%
Bicycle theft52.16150.00%
Robbery41.540.00%
Other crime31.230.00%
Theft from the person30.93-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.93-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115106.7141.98%
Anti-social behaviour6135.47-4.69%
Shoplifting5818.813.57%
Public order3617.89-16.28%
Other theft2411.1014.29%
Criminal damage and arson157.40-21.05%
Burglary84.6333.33%
Drugs82.4714.29%
Vehicle crime72.47133.33%
Possession of weapons52.160.00%
Theft from the person41.54-42.86%
Other crime31.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.93-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8199.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour6424.980.00%
Shoplifting5619.740.00%
Public order4317.270.00%
Other theft2113.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson196.480.00%
Theft from the person75.860.00%
Drugs72.160.00%
Burglary62.160.00%
Bicycle theft61.850.00%
Possession of weapons51.850.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Robbery30.930.00%
Other crime30.930.00%

Crime by Type

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 202418
April 20242
March 20244
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 232 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 202417
June 20247
May 202415
April 202427
March 202417
February 202419
January 202416
December 202325
November 202318
October 202324
September 202321

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 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 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 1143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 87.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202490
July 202475
June 202478
May 202485
April 202469
March 202481
February 2024121
January 202472
December 2023104
November 202385
October 2023115
September 202381

A total of 409 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202431
July 202424
June 202434
May 202434
April 202430
March 202435
February 202432
January 202425
December 202330
November 202332
October 202336
September 202343

A total of 763 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202462
July 202452
June 202447
May 202461
April 202468
March 202487
February 202461
January 202461
December 202358
November 202338
October 202358
September 202356

A total of 216 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 202410
June 202415
May 202413
April 202417
March 202424
February 202420
January 202411
December 202315
November 202324
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 607 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202436
July 202439
June 202427
May 202441
April 202435
March 202442
February 202456
January 202439
December 202393
November 202350
October 202361
September 202364

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 176 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202413
June 202414
May 202412
April 202410
March 202413
February 202420
January 202412
December 202324
November 202314
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total45
    Shoplifting21
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order5
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    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. 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Caer Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. 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. Garden Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 15. Belle Vue Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. St Mary'S Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Carlton Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Princess Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Park Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ivey Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cradock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Picton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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