TOWNHILL ROAD, SA1 6PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 6PT

TOWNHILL ROAD, SA1 6PT, Swansea has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.57 per 1,000 population. This SA1 6PT 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 6PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 6PT, encompassing approximately 3831 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

SA1 6PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dewi Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • Gomer Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5

TOWNHILL ROAD, SA1 6PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.5718.75%
Anti-social behaviour104.96100.00%
Public order72.61-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.8340.00%
Other theft41.83300.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.40-38.46%
Public order84.18-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson52.09-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour51.3025.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.14-10.34%
Criminal damage and arson116.79266.67%
Public order112.8783.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.87-55.56%
Other crime21.04-33.33%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.1416.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.57350.00%
Public order62.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.57200.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.010.00%
Public order96.52125.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.35-50.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.7038.89%
Public order46.52-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.04-20.00%
Other crime11.04-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.4012.50%
Public order54.7066.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.3066.67%
Vehicle crime31.30200.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.57-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson64.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5750.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.6158.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-40.00%
Public order20.78-71.43%
Other theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.87-14.29%
Public order73.13-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.83-44.44%
Drugs41.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0450.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.650.00%
Public order92.350.00%
Drugs42.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
November 20232
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202416
June 202426
May 202429
April 202425
March 202425
February 202418
January 202416
December 202319
November 202319
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 202411
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
October 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20234
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 6PT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dewi Terrace
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Gomer Gardens
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gwent Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Clos Morgannwg
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Merlin Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Gors Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Ceiriog Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Ceri Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gwylfa Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Eigen Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Pryderi Footpath
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Caradog Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cadfan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Emlyn Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Carig Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gwynedd Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tower Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Powys Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1