POWYS AVENUE, SA1 6PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 6PJ

POWYS AVENUE, SA1 6PJ, Swansea has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.35 per 1,000 population. This SA1 6PJ 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 6PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 6PJ, encompassing approximately 2447 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SA1 6PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gwylfa Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ceiriog Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ceri Road with total crimes: 2

POWYS AVENUE, SA1 6PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.35-10.00%
Vehicle crime23.68100.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Other theft20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.81-9.09%
Public order34.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-25.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.8557.14%
Public order64.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0433.33%
Drugs11.630.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.21-30.00%
Public order62.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04-25.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.21-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour44.090.00%
Public order31.63-40.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.03116.67%
Public order55.310.00%
Other theft22.040.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.95-14.29%
Public order52.45150.00%
Drugs22.04100.00%
Other crime20.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.99-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson42.86-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Other crime31.230.00%
Public order21.23-33.33%
Other theft10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5857.14%
Criminal damage and arson54.49400.00%
Public order32.04200.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.72-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.540.00%
Other theft14.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202411
June 20247
May 202410
April 202413
March 20246
February 20247
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gwylfa Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Ceiriog Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ceri Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Elwy Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Merlin Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gwynfor Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Paradise View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1