SA5 5HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA5 5HL

SA5 5HL, Swansea has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.58 per 1,000 population. This SA5 5HL 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 5HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 5HL, encompassing approximately 2506 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SA5 5HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenwood Place with total crimes: 3
  • Bardsey Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • St Rhidian Road with total crimes: 2

SA5 5HL 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 Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.58-46.67%
Other crime33.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-50.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.9625.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.9850.00%
Public order83.5960.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.1933.33%
Other theft21.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.97-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour64.79-45.45%
Public order52.39-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.990.00%
Other crime31.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.5640.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.5883.33%
Public order84.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.190.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.97-41.18%
Public order63.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.39-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.390.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.1654.55%
Anti-social behaviour76.78-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.79-62.50%
Public order31.20-40.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.16-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour84.39166.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.19100.00%
Public order53.19400.00%
Drugs21.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.5738.46%
Criminal damage and arson47.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.60200.00%
Public order11.20-75.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.1844.44%
Public order45.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.5950.00%
Possession of weapons21.200.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.38-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson42.39-20.00%
Public order21.60-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.37-17.65%
Public order65.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.39400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.99200.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.770.00%
Public order46.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202412
June 202414
May 202410
April 202417
March 202411
February 202418
January 202413
December 20239
November 20236
October 202314
September 202317

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 2 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
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 202411
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232
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 4 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
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Greenwood Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Bardsey Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 3. St Rhidian Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Woodford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Caldey Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Ramsey Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lark Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Falcon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Robin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cwm Cadle
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Pwll-Yr-Hwyaid
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Nant Cadle
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woodview Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Westdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cathan Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1