THE CLOSE, SA5 7JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA5 7JL

THE CLOSE, SA5 7JL, Swansea has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.02 per 1,000 population. This SA5 7JL 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 7JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 7JL, encompassing approximately 214 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA5 7JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llysgwyn with total crimes: 2
  • Pen Y Maes with total crimes: 1
  • Cae Melyn with total crimes: 1

THE CLOSE, SA5 7JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences328.020.00%
Vehicle crime214.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour346.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.010.00%
Drugs114.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.670.00%
Vehicle crime14.670.00%
Public order14.670.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime14.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences442.030.00%
Other theft118.680.00%
Burglary14.670.00%
Public order14.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.67-66.67%
Drugs14.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences442.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.6850.00%
Vehicle crime114.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.670.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.68100.00%
Other theft19.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.67-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime228.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour19.340.00%
Theft from the person14.670.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson214.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences19.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.670.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA5 7JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Llysgwyn
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pen Y Maes
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cae Melyn
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bryn Rhosyn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Y-Wern
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1