WHITLAND CLOSE, SA5 7JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA5 7JS

WHITLAND CLOSE, SA5 7JS, Swansea has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.04 per 1,000 population. This SA5 7JS 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 7JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 7JS, encompassing approximately 2579 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA5 7JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Rhidian Road with total crimes: 2
  • Whitland Close with total crimes: 2
  • Cwm Cadle with total crimes: 1

WHITLAND CLOSE, SA5 7JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.04-75.00%
Public order21.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.63220.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Public order31.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.20-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Public order31.16-40.00%
Other crime21.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.37-10.00%
Public order53.49-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.94100.00%
Vehicle crime11.55-66.67%

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 offences108.53-9.09%
Public order63.88200.00%
Vehicle crime32.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.1483.33%
Other theft44.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55100.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.14600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.71-53.85%
Public order42.33100.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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 offences136.980.00%
Public order25.04-50.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

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 offences139.30160.00%
Public order45.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.55200.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.04-28.57%
Public order31.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.14-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.330.00%
Public order21.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.30-14.29%
Public order44.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In September 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 offences1410.080.00%
Public order65.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Other theft20.780.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 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 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202416
July 20245
June 20249
May 202410
April 202411
March 20246
February 202413
January 202413
December 20235
November 20237
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 5 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 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 7JS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Rhidian Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Whitland Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cwm Cadle
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Cathan Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Stembridge Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. St Cenydd Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fermoy Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nolton Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Colliers Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Weobley Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Neyland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1