SA1 6HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 6HJ

SA1 6HJ, Swansea has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.39 per 1,000 population. This SA1 6HJ 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 6HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 6HJ, encompassing approximately 4743 residents.

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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)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA1 6HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Pleasant Drive with total crimes: 29
  • Willows Place with total crimes: 7
  • Tontine Street with total crimes: 5

SA1 6HJ 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 Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.3938.46%
Drugs87.5914.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.690.00%
Public order51.48-37.50%
Other theft41.050.00%
Vehicle crime30.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63-66.67%
Other crime30.630.00%
Shoplifting20.63-71.43%
Burglary10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.6013.04%
Anti-social behaviour95.4850.00%
Public order81.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6975.00%
Shoplifting71.4816.67%
Drugs71.4816.67%
Other theft41.4833.33%
Other crime30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.28-25.81%
Public order104.85-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour62.11-14.29%
Shoplifting61.26200.00%
Drugs61.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2633.33%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Other crime30.63200.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.7619.23%
Public order136.5362.50%
Drugs82.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.69133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-50.00%
Other theft20.63-60.00%
Shoplifting20.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.3313.04%
Public order85.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.69-50.00%
Drugs61.26500.00%
Other theft51.26-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-66.67%
Burglary30.630.00%
Shoplifting30.63-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Other crime30.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.39-30.30%
Criminal damage and arson124.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.5350.00%
Public order81.90-50.00%
Other theft71.690.00%
Shoplifting51.4825.00%
Vehicle crime41.050.00%
Other crime30.84200.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Drugs10.21-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.1343.48%
Public order166.96166.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.37-25.00%
Other theft71.9075.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.48-14.29%
Drugs61.260.00%
Shoplifting41.260.00%
Burglary30.84-62.50%
Other crime10.63-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.86-32.35%
Criminal damage and arson124.8520.00%
Vehicle crime102.53400.00%
Burglary82.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.69-12.50%
Public order61.48-25.00%
Drugs61.260.00%
Other theft41.260.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.926.25%
Criminal damage and arson107.17900.00%
Public order82.11-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour81.6960.00%
Drugs61.69-50.00%
Other theft41.26-20.00%
Burglary40.84300.00%
Shoplifting30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.3352.38%
Drugs126.75100.00%
Public order92.5350.00%
Other theft51.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.05-37.50%
Vehicle crime11.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-88.89%
Burglary10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.28-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson94.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.900.00%
Public order61.69-33.33%
Drugs61.26200.00%
Other theft51.2666.67%
Other crime21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-66.67%
Shoplifting20.42-66.67%
Burglary10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.5517.39%
Public order95.69125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6920.00%
Vehicle crime61.26200.00%
Shoplifting61.2650.00%
Other theft31.26-57.14%
Drugs20.63-33.33%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.850.00%
Other theft72.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.480.00%
Public order41.050.00%
Shoplifting40.840.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202426
July 202423
June 202431
May 202426
April 202423
March 202433
February 202423
January 202434
December 202332
November 202321
October 202327
September 202323

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202410
June 202413
May 20248
April 20248
March 202416
February 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 202410
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 20247
May 20243
April 20249
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 202412
March 20249
February 202412
January 202410
December 20231
November 20239
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 202312
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mount Pleasant Drive
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Public order2
  • 2. Willows Place
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Tontine Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Carlton Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Cradock Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Branwen Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Islwyn Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clifton Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Pleasant View Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Wilks Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Creidiol Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nicander Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Campbell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Brynsifi Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cadwaladr Circle
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chaddesley Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Verandah Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Quarry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. New Orchard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Short Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1