SA1 8LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA1 8LR

SA1 8LR, Swansea has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population. This SA1 8LR 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 8LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA1 8LR, encompassing approximately 2296 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SA1 8LR 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 8LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.23-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.740.00%
Public order21.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.15125.00%
Shoplifting33.92-70.00%
Public order31.31-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.50233.33%
Public order54.36-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.18-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-50.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.19-12.50%
Public order63.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.18100.00%
Shoplifting31.740.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%

In May 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 offences810.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.4866.67%
Other theft22.18-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.58-14.29%
Other theft52.61150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18200.00%
Shoplifting21.31-81.82%
Public order20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Drugs10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In March 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
Shoplifting1111.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.79-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.05200.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.0271.43%
Vehicle crime35.230.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-71.43%
Public order10.87-66.67%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.6340.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.0540.00%
Shoplifting53.050.00%
Public order32.18200.00%
Burglary31.31200.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.9766.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.18-37.50%
Drugs22.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.87-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences812.19100.00%
Public order43.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-25.00%
Shoplifting31.31-62.50%
Bicycle theft21.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-60.00%
Other theft10.87-66.67%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting816.55166.67%
Public order83.48166.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.48100.00%
Vehicle crime52.61400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.18-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.74-42.86%
Other theft31.7450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.050.00%
Shoplifting32.610.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 202412
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202410
June 20243
April 20242
March 202411
January 20245
November 20233
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA1 8LR 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. Bevans Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Tymawr Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Jersey Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Monton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1