SA1 8LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 8LH

SA1 8LH, Swansea has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population. This SA1 8LH 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 8LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 8LH, encompassing approximately 2041 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SA1 8LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Gelli Street with total crimes: 2
  • Grafog Street with total crimes: 2

SA1 8LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.96200.00%
Public order11.47-66.67%
Drugs10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3328.57%
Public order34.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47100.00%
Shoplifting10.98-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Robbery10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.74-12.50%
Shoplifting73.43133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.430.00%
Public order31.47-40.00%
Other theft11.47-66.67%
Drugs10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.23-11.11%
Public order53.92400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-40.00%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Shoplifting31.470.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%

In May 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 offences910.2980.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.4166.67%
Vehicle crime22.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.49-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.31-28.57%
Other theft42.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.96200.00%
Shoplifting21.47-75.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.92-53.33%
Other theft23.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.7487.50%
Anti-social behaviour37.35-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.2514.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.9266.67%
Shoplifting52.450.00%
Other theft22.45100.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.4350.00%
Drugs21.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.98-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.64250.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.8650.00%
Shoplifting42.94-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-33.33%
Public order20.98-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.98-60.00%
Other theft10.98-66.67%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order717.640.00%
Shoplifting73.430.00%
Vehicle crime53.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.960.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Burglary31.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 202415
January 20248
December 20237
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
April 20242
March 20248
January 20245
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order1
  • 2. Gelli Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Grafog Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Port Tennant Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tymawr Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Jersey Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Monton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Quayside Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Emily Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Starling Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1