OAKFORD PLACE, SA5 5HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA5 5HJ

OAKFORD PLACE, SA5 5HJ, Swansea has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population. This SA5 5HJ 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 5HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 5HJ, encompassing approximately 1977 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA5 5HJ area, explore the SA5 5HJ 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 (-38.46% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA5 5HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenwood Place with total crimes: 3
  • Woodford Road with total crimes: 1
  • Caldey Place with total crimes: 1

OAKFORD PLACE, SA5 5HJ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.08-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson24.05-50.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.7030.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.5733.33%
Public order74.0540.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.54100.00%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.06-14.29%
Public order53.03-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.53-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.1625.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.0640.00%
Public order63.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.030.00%
Bicycle theft11.520.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.64-27.27%
Public order64.05500.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.03-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.530.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.6410.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.5616.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.54-50.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.0350.00%
Drugs23.030.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.02200.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.57-28.57%
Public order42.53300.00%
Vehicle crime12.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5775.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.540.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.08-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson42.020.00%
Public order22.02-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.64-21.43%
Public order65.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.610.00%
Public order37.080.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 202411
March 202410
February 202415
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 202311
September 202314

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA5 5HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Greenwood Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Woodford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Caldey Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Ramsey Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lark Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Falcon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Robin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cwm Cadle
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Pwll-Yr-Hwyaid
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Nant Cadle
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Woodview Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Westdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1