SA2 8JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA2 8JB

SA2 8JB, Swansea has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.30 per 1,000 population. This SA2 8JB 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 8JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA2 8JB, encompassing approximately 3011 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA2 8JB area, explore the SA2 8JB 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)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA2 8JB 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
  • Oak Ridge with total crimes: 2

SA2 8JB 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.3055.56%
Public order34.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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 offences96.64-35.71%
Public order32.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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 offences148.6327.27%
Anti-social behaviour34.65200.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Public order20.66-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

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 offences117.3083.33%
Public order43.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.980.00%
Public order41.99300.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.98-60.00%
Other theft21.990.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.33-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.9687.50%
Public order54.98-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order86.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.66-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.30114.29%
Public order44.98100.00%
Drugs21.33100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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 offences74.65-58.82%
Public order22.32-33.33%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.29142.86%
Criminal damage and arson55.64400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-25.00%
Public order31.0050.00%
Drugs21.00100.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.31-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.320.00%
Other theft21.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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 offences106.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.320.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 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 20246
April 20246
March 202415
February 20248
January 202415
December 20237
November 202317
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 20 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 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
October 20232

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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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 2 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
March 20241

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 8JB 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. Oak Ridge
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bay Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clyne Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. St Donat'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sylvan Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1