CASTLE ROAD, SA3 5TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA3 5TA

CASTLE ROAD, SA3 5TA, Swansea has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.39 per 1,000 population. This SA3 5TA 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 5TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA3 5TA, encompassing approximately 1829 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA3 5TA area, explore the SA3 5TA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA3 5TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norton Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Walters Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Castle Crescent with total crimes: 3

CASTLE ROAD, SA3 5TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.39700.00%
Shoplifting34.3750.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.280.00%
Shoplifting21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-66.67%

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 offences33.830.00%
Public order21.64-50.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.55-87.50%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.29100.00%
Public order44.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.830.00%
Public order22.190.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.01-33.33%
Public order22.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.280.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Public order10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Other theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences46.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1950.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Norton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Walters Crescent
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Castle Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coltshill Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gower Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Langland Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hanover Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Castle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1