LIME STREET, SA4 4EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA4 4EF

LIME STREET, SA4 4EF, Swansea has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.34 per 1,000 population. This SA4 4EF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA4 postcode area, which has experienced 192 crimes and a crime rate of 4.18 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA4 4EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA4 4EF, encompassing approximately 2365 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA4 4EF area, explore the SA4 4EF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SA4 4EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4296 with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Heol Ffion with total crimes: 2

LIME STREET, SA4 4EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.34-37.50%
Shoplifting32.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.84-27.27%
Shoplifting63.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.5433.33%
Public order41.69100.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.99-26.67%
Shoplifting64.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.54-40.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.107.14%
Shoplifting66.34-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11-66.67%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Other theft10.85-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.4875.00%
Shoplifting75.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.96200.00%
Other theft52.54400.00%
Public order42.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.69-50.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.140.00%
Shoplifting53.38-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.11-69.23%
Public order31.69-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-60.00%
Other theft10.85-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1323.25-23.53%
Shoplifting125.4920.00%
Public order95.0780.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.38-37.50%
Other theft42.110.00%
Drugs21.690.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1722.4021.43%
Violence and sexual offences127.19140.00%
Shoplifting105.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.2360.00%
Public order53.38400.00%
Theft from the person12.11-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.53250.00%
Shoplifting55.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1125.00%
Theft from the person22.110.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.99-16.67%
Other theft52.1166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.11-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.690.00%
Public order21.69-50.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.72-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.54-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences42.11-50.00%
Public order41.69300.00%
Other theft31.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.6837.50%
Violence and sexual offences84.65-20.00%
Shoplifting73.3875.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.960.00%
Public order11.27-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.230.00%
Public order43.380.00%
Shoplifting41.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Burglary11.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 202412
February 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202411
June 202415
May 202414
April 20248
March 20248
February 202412
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 202413
February 202417
January 202414
December 20234
November 20235
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20249
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA4 4EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B4296
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Heol Ffion
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. High Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A4240
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ffordd Yr Afon
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1