SA1 6BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 6BD

SA1 6BD, Swansea has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.21 per 1,000 population. This SA1 6BD 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 6BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 6BD, encompassing approximately 6194 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA1 6BD area, explore the SA1 6BD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

SA1 6BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11
  • Humphrey Street with total crimes: 8
  • Willows Place with total crimes: 7

SA1 6BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.2138.46%
Shoplifting125.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.94-18.18%
Public order81.45-20.00%
Other theft81.2960.00%
Vehicle crime41.2933.33%
Drugs30.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-66.67%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.69-21.21%
Shoplifting184.2012.50%
Anti-social behaviour112.91-21.43%
Public order101.78-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.6128.57%
Other theft51.45-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.81-40.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.32-60.00%
Burglary20.32-33.33%
Other crime10.32-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-66.67%
Robbery10.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.08-8.33%
Shoplifting165.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour142.5840.00%
Public order112.26-38.89%
Other theft81.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.2916.67%
Vehicle crime51.13-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.8166.67%
Other crime40.810.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Burglary30.4850.00%
Drugs20.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.2720.00%
Public order185.8150.00%
Shoplifting122.9120.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.9411.11%
Vehicle crime61.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.97-14.29%
Other theft60.9720.00%
Drugs40.970.00%
Possession of weapons30.6550.00%
Bicycle theft30.48200.00%
Burglary20.48-80.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.69-16.67%
Public order124.840.00%
Burglary101.94233.33%
Shoplifting101.61-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.45-41.67%
Other theft51.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-81.25%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.695.88%
Vehicle crime165.811500.00%
Shoplifting162.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.94100.00%
Public order121.94-29.41%
Other theft51.94-28.57%
Theft from the person40.81100.00%
Burglary30.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.16-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.27-30.61%
Public order175.4913.33%
Shoplifting162.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.58-25.00%
Other theft71.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.13-40.00%
Drugs40.97-42.86%
Burglary30.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4921.6319.51%
Anti-social behaviour167.9133.33%
Public order152.587.14%
Criminal damage and arson102.42-41.18%
Vehicle crime101.6125.00%
Shoplifting81.61-42.86%
Drugs71.29250.00%
Other theft71.13-12.50%
Burglary61.130.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.1828.12%
Criminal damage and arson176.62183.33%
Public order142.7427.27%
Shoplifting142.26-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.26-7.69%
Other theft81.94100.00%
Vehicle crime81.29166.67%
Burglary61.29200.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.1723.08%
Shoplifting155.1787.50%
Anti-social behaviour132.42-40.91%
Public order112.1083.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.78-68.42%
Other theft40.97-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.65-70.00%
Burglary20.48-77.78%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Drugs20.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.32-33.33%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson193.550.00%
Vehicle crime103.070.00%
Burglary91.610.00%
Shoplifting81.450.00%
Other theft71.290.00%
Public order61.130.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Bicycle theft30.480.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Robbery20.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202426
July 202433
June 202436
May 202430
April 202436
March 202434
February 202449
January 202441
December 202332
November 202326

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202414
June 202410
May 20249
April 202412
March 202412
February 202416
January 202412
December 202313
November 202322

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202411
June 202418
May 202412
April 202412
March 202417
February 202415
January 202414
December 202311
November 20236

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 202416
March 20241
February 202410
January 20248
December 20233
November 202310

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202416
June 202412
May 202410
April 202416
March 202416
February 20248
January 202414
December 202315
November 20238

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 202412
March 20246
February 202410
January 202417
December 20236
November 202319

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 6BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Humphrey Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Willows Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. B4290
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. St Helen'S Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carlton Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Stryd Rhydychen
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 8. Richardson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Penmaen Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cradock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Picton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. St James'S Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bullin'S Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Rhianfa Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Vaughan Thomas Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Singleton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Henrietta Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Duke Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Westbury Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Caswell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Woodlands Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Rosehill Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Constitution Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chaddesley Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Page Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Verandah Street
    Total1
    Other theft1