ST LEGER CRESCENT, SA1 8EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 8EU

ST LEGER CRESCENT, SA1 8EU, Swansea has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.63 per 1,000 population. This SA1 8EU 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 8EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 8EU, encompassing approximately 2869 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA1 8EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lee Street with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Thomas Street with total crimes: 3

ST LEGER CRESCENT, SA1 8EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1814.63350.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.2725.00%
Public order43.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3950.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.0160.00%
Public order42.790.00%
Shoplifting41.39-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-66.67%
Other theft10.70-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.09-58.33%
Shoplifting51.74-16.67%
Public order41.74300.00%
Other theft31.3950.00%
Theft from the person31.05200.00%
Drugs21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Other crime10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.549.09%
Anti-social behaviour64.18-14.29%
Shoplifting62.0920.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0933.33%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.83133.33%
Shoplifting52.44-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Public order21.05-60.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1415.68-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences114.8857.14%
Vehicle crime63.830.00%
Public order52.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-25.00%
Other theft11.05-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2216.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.670.00%
Public order52.4466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.7433.33%
Other crime21.390.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.5910.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.83-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.44100.00%
Public order31.39200.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05200.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Other crime21.05100.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.8566.67%
Shoplifting105.23-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour23.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.41-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences94.53-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.6887.50%
Shoplifting145.23-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson54.88-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.74100.00%
Bicycle theft21.39100.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-83.33%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Public order10.35-87.50%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2620.2185.71%
Public order89.0660.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.79-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson72.79133.33%
Vehicle crime62.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.70-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.470.00%
Shoplifting144.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.880.00%
Public order52.090.00%
Burglary31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
April 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 202411
April 202411
March 20247
February 20247
January 202415
December 20239
November 202315
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 202414
March 202422
February 202411
January 202410
December 202313
November 202314
October 202326
September 202314

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lee Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting17
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Thomas Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wallace Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Port Tennant Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lamberts Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Osterley Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Morris Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grenfell Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lewis Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Maes Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sebastopol Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Balaclava Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1