DEVON VIEW, SA2 8HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA2 8HU

DEVON VIEW, SA2 8HU, Swansea has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.25 per 1,000 population. This SA2 8HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA2 postcode area, which has experienced 114 crimes and a crime rate of 3.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA2 8HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA2 8HU, encompassing approximately 3310 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA2 8HU area, explore the SA2 8HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SA2 8HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jasmine Close with total crimes: 5
  • Park Way with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

DEVON VIEW, SA2 8HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.2555.56%
Anti-social behaviour44.2333.33%
Public order21.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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 offences96.04-35.71%
Public order32.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.8527.27%
Anti-social behaviour34.2350.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Public order20.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.65120.00%
Public order43.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.32-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.83-50.00%
Other theft22.110.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9575.00%
Public order44.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.74-42.86%
Public order62.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.95100.00%
Public order34.2350.00%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.23-58.82%
Public order22.11100.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.36112.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.14300.00%
Other theft41.210.00%
Drugs21.21100.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.14-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.420.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.020.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202414
June 202411
May 20245
April 20247
March 202414
February 20248
January 202414
December 20237
November 202317
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA2 8HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Jasmine Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Park Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bay Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clyne Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Clos Glan-Yr-Afon
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Laurel Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Whitethorn Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Laburnham Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Furzeland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harlech Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Donat'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sylvan Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Glan Yr Afon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1