LILAC CLOSE, SA3 5JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA3 5JU

LILAC CLOSE, SA3 5JU, Swansea has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.24 per 1,000 population. This SA3 5JU 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 5JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA3 5JU, encompassing approximately 2306 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA3 5JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairwood Road with total crimes: 9
  • Mulberry Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Olive Road with total crimes: 3

LILAC CLOSE, SA3 5JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.24-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences33.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-50.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.37300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.73100.00%
Other crime11.730.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.94200.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.87-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.77-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.60200.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.40-52.17%
Violence and sexual offences84.77166.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2312.14228.57%
Violence and sexual offences39.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.030.00%
Other theft21.300.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.070.00%
Public order33.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.3050.00%
Drugs11.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.470.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.43-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.500.00%
Shoplifting41.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20242
June 202411
May 202411
April 202423
March 20247
February 20247
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA3 5JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fairwood Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mulberry Avenue
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Olive Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Birchfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Glade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lilac Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1