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

Overview of Crime in SA1 6PQ

POWYS AVENUE, SA1 6PQ, Swansea has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.10 per 1,000 population. This SA1 6PQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA1 postcode area, which has experienced 822 crimes and a crime rate of 15.87 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA1 6PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 6PQ, encompassing approximately 3187 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SA1 6PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Gwent Road with total crimes: 4
  • Clos Morgannwg with total crimes: 4

POWYS AVENUE, SA1 6PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.080.00%
Public order31.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-25.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.570.00%
Public order41.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.35-35.00%
Public order84.08700.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25-50.00%
Other crime10.94-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.27500.00%
Other crime31.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Public order10.31-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.1066.67%
Public order54.71150.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.820.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.71-10.00%
Public order22.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.27-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson43.14300.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.65-13.33%
Drugs24.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.22275.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.71-60.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.96-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences41.57-42.86%
Public order41.25-55.56%
Drugs31.25-25.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order99.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.200.00%
Drugs42.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202413
June 202413
May 202420
April 202415
March 20249
February 20249
January 202410
December 202313
November 202315
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gwent Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Clos Morgannwg
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Merlin Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ceiriog Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Eigen Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Caradog Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cadfan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gwynedd Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tower Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Powys Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1