SA5 5JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA5 5JE

SA5 5JE, Swansea has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.49 per 1,000 population. This SA5 5JE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA5 postcode area, which has experienced 300 crimes and a crime rate of 8.39 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA5 5JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 5JE, encompassing approximately 3267 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA5 5JE area, explore the SA5 5JE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SA5 5JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Awstin with total crimes: 5
  • Heol Gruffydd with total crimes: 3
  • Caereithin Farm Lane with total crimes: 3

SA5 5JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.4915.38%
Anti-social behaviour74.59-12.50%
Other theft42.14100.00%
Public order21.22-71.43%
Drugs20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-83.33%

In July 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 offences1312.24-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.98-11.11%
Public order72.4575.00%
Shoplifting62.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84-60.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Other theft20.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.4711.11%
Anti-social behaviour96.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7566.67%
Public order41.5333.33%
Shoplifting41.22-33.33%
Other theft21.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.0880.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.51200.00%
Shoplifting62.7550.00%
Public order31.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.6542.86%
Shoplifting43.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-40.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.43-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson52.1466.67%
Public order31.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.35-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson33.3750.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.04116.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.980.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.73-40.00%
Shoplifting31.8450.00%
Public order30.9250.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.43-23.08%
Other theft33.0650.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.268.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.98300.00%
Public order31.22-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.180.00%
Public order83.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.450.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202413
June 202420
May 202418
April 202410
March 20247
February 202411
January 202413
December 20236
November 202310
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Heol Awstin
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Heol Gruffydd
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Caereithin Farm Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ffynnon Caeconna
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Stembridge Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Beverley Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cheriton Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Paviland Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Cathan Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Cadle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cadle Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Afon-Llan Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Lancaster Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Maes Y Parc
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Maes Y Felin
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Ffordd Y Brain
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Port Talbot Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1