ST JAMES GARDENS, SA1 6DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 6DT

ST JAMES GARDENS, SA1 6DT, Swansea has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.78 per 1,000 population. This SA1 6DT 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 6DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 6DT, encompassing approximately 4616 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

SA1 6DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Humphrey Street with total crimes: 8
  • Gwydr Square with total crimes: 7

ST JAMES GARDENS, SA1 6DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.785.88%
Shoplifting93.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.95-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.3020.00%
Drugs51.30400.00%
Other theft41.08100.00%
Public order40.87-33.33%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.91-10.53%
Shoplifting93.68-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour71.950.00%
Public order61.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.300.00%
Other crime31.0850.00%
Other theft20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.5126.67%
Shoplifting144.12180.00%
Public order93.03-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9516.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.5266.67%
Other theft41.0833.33%
Drugs20.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.13-11.76%
Public order103.25100.00%
Vehicle crime72.17133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.5220.00%
Shoplifting51.30-37.50%
Drugs31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-50.00%
Other theft30.65-25.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.48-10.53%
Shoplifting83.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.300.00%
Public order51.080.00%
Other theft41.0833.33%
Vehicle crime30.87-50.00%
Burglary30.65200.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.00-17.39%
Shoplifting124.121100.00%
Vehicle crime62.60100.00%
Public order51.3025.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.08150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-33.33%
Other theft30.87-40.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.0543.75%
Criminal damage and arson64.98-14.29%
Other theft51.3025.00%
Public order41.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-72.73%
Drugs20.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-84.62%
Robbery10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.22-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.95-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour133.47160.00%
Vehicle crime112.82-26.67%
Public order82.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.73-41.67%
Shoplifting51.52-16.67%
Other theft41.080.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.034.76%
Vehicle crime154.77275.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.25140.00%
Shoplifting62.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.30-16.67%
Burglary41.08300.00%
Other theft40.870.00%
Public order40.87-20.00%
Other crime20.870.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.7023.53%
Anti-social behaviour64.55-33.33%
Shoplifting61.3020.00%
Public order51.30400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.08-50.00%
Other theft41.08-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.87-55.56%
Burglary10.87-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.086.25%
Criminal damage and arson103.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.1780.00%
Vehicle crime91.9512.50%
Burglary51.95-16.67%
Other theft51.0825.00%
Shoplifting51.0825.00%
Public order11.08-90.91%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.51-20.00%
Public order113.47120.00%
Vehicle crime82.38166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.73166.67%
Burglary61.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.30-28.57%
Drugs41.0833.33%
Shoplifting40.87-60.00%
Other theft40.87100.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.000.00%
Shoplifting104.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.170.00%
Public order51.520.00%
Drugs31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Burglary30.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 202413
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202419
June 202415
May 202417
April 202419
March 202423
February 202416
January 202422
December 202321
November 202317
October 202316
September 202320

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 202412
December 20235
November 202310
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202414
June 20245
May 20248
April 202412
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 202411
January 202415
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Humphrey Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gwydr Square
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. St Helen'S Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Eaton Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Penmaen Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. St James'S Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clevedon Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Bullin'S Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Rhianfa Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Vaughan Thomas Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Mirador Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Uplands Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Belgrave Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bonville Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Duke Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Westbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Westbury Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Caswell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Woodlands Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Rosehill Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Constitution Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1