WEST CROSS LANE, SA3 5LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA3 5LU

WEST CROSS LANE, SA3 5LU, Swansea has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population. This SA3 5LU 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 5LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA3 5LU, encompassing approximately 2381 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA3 5LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walnut Close with total crimes: 5
  • Alder Way with total crimes: 4
  • Huntsmans Cove with total crimes: 1

WEST CROSS LANE, SA3 5LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson65.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.52-40.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order56.72150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.1066.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.100.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.78-57.14%
Public order21.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.40133.33%
Public order32.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26200.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.68-40.00%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8825.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.36-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Other theft11.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7825.00%
Public order22.10100.00%
Burglary10.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.7833.33%
Burglary21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Public order10.84-66.67%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.040.00%
Other theft32.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Walnut Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson5
  • 2. Alder Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Huntsmans Cove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Birchfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wimble Wood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Glen Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1