WESTERN LANE, SA3 4DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA3 4DX

WESTERN LANE, SA3 4DX, Swansea has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.41 per 1,000 population. This SA3 4DX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA3 postcode area, which has experienced 96 crimes and a crime rate of 3.78 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA3 4DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA3 4DX, encompassing approximately 1487 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA3 4DX area, explore the SA3 4DX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA3 4DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walters Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Castle Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Gower Place with total crimes: 2

WESTERN LANE, SA3 4DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.41600.00%
Shoplifting34.71-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.40400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.36200.00%
Bicycle theft12.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.67-88.89%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.45125.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.69100.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.050.00%
Burglary22.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%
Other theft10.670.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.02-50.00%
Public order12.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.03100.00%
Public order24.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.020.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.380.00%
Other theft22.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.4050.00%
Other theft32.02200.00%
Burglary12.020.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.690.00%
Other theft11.34-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.050.00%
Shoplifting21.340.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.690.00%
Other theft12.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA3 4DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Walters Crescent
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Castle Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gower Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. George Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Western Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Devon Place
    Total1
    Public order1