SA5 4BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA5 4BE

SA5 4BE, Swansea has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.73 per 1,000 population. This SA5 4BE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA5 postcode area, which has experienced 293 crimes and a crime rate of 8.19 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA5 4BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 4BE, encompassing approximately 1109 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA5 4BE area, explore the SA5 4BE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

SA5 4BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Gelli Rhedyn with total crimes: 5
  • Ffordd Cynore with total crimes: 4

SA5 4BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1120.7310.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.910.00%
Public order33.60-40.00%
Burglary22.70100.00%
Other theft11.80-50.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1020.7311.11%
Public order59.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.510.00%
Other theft21.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.80-33.33%
Burglary11.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.12-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour38.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.800.00%
Other theft11.800.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1120.73-35.29%
Public order39.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.800.00%
Theft from the person11.800.00%
Burglary10.90-50.00%
Other theft10.90-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1729.74-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour615.32-14.29%
Other theft45.41300.00%
Public order23.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.80-33.33%
Burglary21.80100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1831.5438.46%
Anti-social behaviour716.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.31-40.00%
Public order22.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Other theft10.90-85.71%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1326.14-45.83%
Other theft711.72133.33%
Violence and sexual offences56.3125.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.51100.00%
Drugs11.800.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2433.35300.00%
Violence and sexual offences421.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.6050.00%
Other theft32.70-25.00%
Public order12.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.42-50.00%
Other theft45.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.60-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.70-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson11.800.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1230.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.81600.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.31150.00%
Other theft44.51-33.33%
Other crime33.600.00%
Public order22.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.12-11.11%
Other theft67.2150.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.800.00%
Burglary10.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting919.8380.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.11500.00%
Other theft45.4133.33%
Burglary23.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.800.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.510.00%
Other theft32.700.00%
Public order22.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20249
June 202411
May 202417
April 202418
March 202413
February 202424
January 20246
December 202312
November 20238
October 20239
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
September 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA5 4BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Burglary2
    Public order2
  • 2. Gelli Rhedyn
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ffordd Cynore
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heol Islwyn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1