SA1 6QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 6QD

SA1 6QD, Swansea has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.88 per 1,000 population. This SA1 6QD 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 6QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 6QD, encompassing approximately 3602 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

SA1 6QD 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

SA1 6QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.8812.50%
Anti-social behaviour115.00266.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.0575.00%
Public order61.94-14.29%
Other theft31.67200.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.88-42.86%
Public order74.44-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson41.94-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.54-6.67%
Public order117.7783.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.05400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.78-66.67%
Other crime20.83-33.33%
Robbery10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.8230.43%
Anti-social behaviour98.33200.00%
Public order62.50-33.33%
Other crime31.670.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.49-11.54%
Public order96.38125.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.500.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.6644.44%
Criminal damage and arson57.220.00%
Public order41.39-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-50.00%
Other crime10.83-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.9912.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.0020.00%
Public order51.6766.67%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.61-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson64.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.67400.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.00-33.33%
Drugs20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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 offences188.3312.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-60.00%
Public order20.56-71.43%
Other theft10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.83-5.88%
Public order74.440.00%
Drugs51.9466.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.39-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.3950.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.720.00%
Public order72.220.00%
Drugs31.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202416
June 202428
May 202430
April 202423
March 202426
February 202418
January 202416
December 202318
November 202318
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20243
June 20243
May 20249
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
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 3 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
October 20231

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
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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20233

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 6QD 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. Ceri Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gwylfa Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Eigen Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Pryderi Footpath
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Caradog Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cadfan Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Emlyn Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Carig Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pedrog Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Carig Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gwynedd Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tower Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1