KINGS ROAD, SA1 8AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 8AH

KINGS ROAD, SA1 8AH, Swansea has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.69 per 1,000 population. This SA1 8AH 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 8AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 8AH, encompassing approximately 1444 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA1 8AH area, explore the SA1 8AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA1 8AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • East Burrows Road with total crimes: 2
  • Lamberts Road with total crimes: 2

KINGS ROAD, SA1 8AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.69-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Public order21.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.38-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.31250.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.85-28.57%
Public order43.46100.00%
Vehicle crime32.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.08100.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.8540.00%
Other theft24.85100.00%
Public order21.38100.00%
Theft from the person21.380.00%
Bicycle theft21.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.38-77.78%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Other crime10.69-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.23125.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.2366.67%
Other crime43.46300.00%
Shoplifting12.77-66.67%
Public order10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.77200.00%
Shoplifting32.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.540.00%
Public order22.08100.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.08-60.00%
Shoplifting21.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson513.850.00%
Vehicle crime43.4633.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.77-25.00%
Shoplifting32.080.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.77200.00%
Vehicle crime32.0850.00%
Other crime12.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.85-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.69-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.4650.00%
Vehicle crime22.08-33.33%
Other theft21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Shoplifting10.69-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.23-25.00%
Shoplifting44.150.00%
Vehicle crime32.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.08100.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Burglary11.38-66.67%
Drugs10.690.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.310.00%
Shoplifting45.540.00%
Vehicle crime32.770.00%
Burglary32.080.00%
Public order22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20249
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 8AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 2. East Burrows Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lamberts Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lewis Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Maes Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sebastopol Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heol Y Brenin
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Heol Ynys
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Port Of Swansea
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1