SMITHS DRIVE, SA1 7GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 7GB

SMITHS DRIVE, SA1 7GB, Swansea has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.15 per 1,000 population. This SA1 7GB 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 7GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 7GB, encompassing approximately 1234 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA1 7GB area, explore the SA1 7GB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA1 7GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Ffordd Donaldson with total crimes: 2
  • Townsend Street with total crimes: 1

SMITHS DRIVE, SA1 7GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.860.00%
Other theft23.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.62-50.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime24.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-60.00%
Public order11.62-66.67%
Drugs10.810.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour518.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.05150.00%
Shoplifting44.05100.00%
Public order33.24200.00%
Other theft32.43200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.430.00%
Burglary11.620.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson29.72100.00%
Shoplifting21.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.620.00%
Other theft10.81-80.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour517.8266.67%
Other theft54.05150.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.05-50.00%
Public order23.240.00%
Shoplifting21.620.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.58-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour36.4850.00%
Other theft22.430.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Bicycle theft11.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.01550.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.430.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Shoplifting11.62-85.71%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.15133.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.67-60.00%
Public order21.62-60.00%
Other theft21.62-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.620.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order519.44400.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.050.00%
Other theft54.05150.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.05200.00%
Shoplifting32.43-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.430.00%
Drugs11.620.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.34-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences24.05-33.33%
Other theft21.62-33.33%
Public order11.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.670.00%
Other theft32.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.43-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.5816.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.240.00%
Vehicle crime12.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other theft10.81-75.00%

In September 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime721.060.00%
Shoplifting65.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.860.00%
Other theft43.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20237

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 202413
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 7GB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Ffordd Donaldson
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Townsend Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Naiad Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Tonnant Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1