SA5 4LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA5 4LH

SA5 4LH, Swansea has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.76 per 1,000 population. This SA5 4LH 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 4LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 4LH, encompassing approximately 1086 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA5 4LH area, explore the SA5 4LH 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: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SA5 4LH 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 4LH 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1125.7610.00%
Violence and sexual offences510.120.00%
Public order44.6033.33%
Other theft23.680.00%
Burglary21.84100.00%
Drugs11.840.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1018.4011.11%
Public order39.20200.00%
Other theft22.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.84-50.00%
Burglary11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting921.16-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour48.28300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.680.00%
Other theft11.84-50.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Public order10.92-50.00%

In June 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
Shoplifting1122.08-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences410.12100.00%
Public order23.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Other theft21.84-71.43%
Theft from the person11.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-83.33%
Burglary10.92-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1738.64-5.56%
Other theft715.64600.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.4420.00%
Public order45.52100.00%
Burglary33.68200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.84-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1831.2820.00%
Anti-social behaviour516.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.68100.00%
Public order21.84100.00%
Other crime11.840.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other theft10.92-85.71%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1525.76-37.50%
Other theft713.80133.33%
Violence and sexual offences46.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.680.00%
Public order10.920.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2434.04300.00%
Violence and sexual offences522.0866.67%
Other theft34.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.76-50.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft617.4850.00%
Shoplifting65.52-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.52-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.76-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%
Robbery10.920.00%

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
Shoplifting1231.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.04250.00%
Other theft46.44-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.680.00%
Other crime23.68100.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

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
Shoplifting821.160.00%
Other theft67.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.680.00%
Burglary11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 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 202415
February 202424
January 20246
December 202312
November 20238

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA5 4LH 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. Abergelly Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hospital Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heol Islwyn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Denver Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kingsway
    Total1
    Other theft1