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

Overview of Crime in SA1 6PU

TOWNHILL ROAD, SA1 6PU, Swansea has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.21 per 1,000 population. This SA1 6PU 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 6PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 6PU, encompassing approximately 3748 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

SA1 6PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gomer Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Gwent Road with total crimes: 4

TOWNHILL ROAD, SA1 6PU 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.2158.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.0775.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8725.00%
Public order41.33-33.33%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.47-42.86%
Public order63.20-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.0733.33%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.74-12.50%
Public order115.60120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-57.14%
Other crime20.80-33.33%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.014.35%
Anti-social behaviour76.400.00%
Public order51.87-37.50%
Other crime31.330.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.4115.00%
Public order86.14100.00%
Possession of weapons22.130.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.805.26%
Public order45.34-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-50.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.0718.75%
Public order55.0766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.33100.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.20-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson54.27150.00%
Public order31.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.67-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour24.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.7463.64%
Criminal damage and arson34.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.74-8.33%
Public order52.93-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.33-28.57%
Drugs41.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.540.00%
Public order83.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.130.00%
Drugs41.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 202411
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
November 20231
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202412
June 202421
May 202424
April 202423
March 202420
February 202419
January 202416
December 202317
November 202318
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
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 4 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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

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