SA5 5JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA5 5JZ

SA5 5JZ, Swansea has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.15 per 1,000 population. This SA5 5JZ 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 5JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 5JZ, encompassing approximately 2939 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA5 5JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pittsburgh Court with total crimes: 2
  • St Rhidian Road with total crimes: 2
  • Whitland Close with total crimes: 2

SA5 5JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.40-33.33%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Public order20.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.6181.82%
Anti-social behaviour86.8033.33%
Public order42.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.3650.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.51-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour63.74-40.00%
Other crime32.040.00%
Public order31.02-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.12100.00%
Public order73.4016.67%
Other theft22.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.55-25.00%
Public order64.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0466.67%
Vehicle crime31.70200.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Burglary10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.44-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Other theft31.02200.00%
Public order21.02-66.67%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.55-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour74.08600.00%
Public order62.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.04100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.2150.00%
Public order37.15-57.14%
Burglary11.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.55133.33%
Public order74.76133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.38300.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.44-40.00%
Public order32.0450.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Other theft10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.51-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.40600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.38-25.00%
Public order21.02-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.216.67%
Public order65.44-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.04100.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.870.00%
Public order75.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202420
July 202411
June 202418
May 202412
April 202416
March 202412
February 202421
January 202414
December 20236
November 202310
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231
September 20232

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 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
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 6 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
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pittsburgh Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. St Rhidian Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Whitland Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lark Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Falcon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Robin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cwm Cadle
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Pwll-Yr-Hwyaid
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Nant Cadle
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Woodview Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cathan Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Stembridge Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. St Cenydd Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fermoy Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nolton Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Colliers Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Weobley Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Neyland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1