SA3 5LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA3 5LX

SA3 5LX, Swansea has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.78 per 1,000 population. This SA3 5LX 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 5LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA3 5LX, encompassing approximately 2618 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SA3 5LX 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
  • Mulberry Avenue with total crimes: 4

SA3 5LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson98.78800.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.44-50.00%
Public order41.53-20.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-60.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.02166.67%
Public order53.05150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.91400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.910.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.7350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-66.67%
Public order21.15-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.1628.57%
Public order53.44150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Other theft21.15-33.33%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences77.2640.00%
Other theft32.67200.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%
Burglary20.760.00%

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 offences55.73-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.8214.29%
Other theft13.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.49-22.22%
Public order42.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-33.33%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.44200.00%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.58200.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-57.14%
Burglary11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.670.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20249
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
February 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA3 5LX 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. Mulberry Avenue
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Warwick Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Olive Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Larkspur Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Birchfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Glade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lilac Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1