SA5 5LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA5 5LR

SA5 5LR, Swansea has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population. This SA5 5LR 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 5LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 5LR, encompassing approximately 1958 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA5 5LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bardsey Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Pittsburgh Court with total crimes: 2
  • Caldey Place with total crimes: 1

SA5 5LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.11-50.00%
Other crime22.550.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.6811.11%
Anti-social behaviour25.110.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.64-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.59100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.110.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.15-11.11%
Public order34.08200.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6612.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.590.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-66.67%
Public order10.51-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.70-38.46%
Public order34.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.688.33%
Public order26.64-60.00%
Burglary11.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.74140.00%
Public order56.13150.00%
Burglary22.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.11-44.44%
Public order22.550.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-50.00%
Public order21.02-50.00%
Drugs11.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.2112.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.59300.00%
Public order42.040.00%
Other theft22.04100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.680.00%
Public order44.080.00%
Vehicle crime12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20249
June 202410
May 20248
April 20249
March 20248
February 202413
January 202412
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 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
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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 5LR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bardsey Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 2. Pittsburgh Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Caldey Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Lark Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Robin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Colliers Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Weobley Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Neyland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1