SA5 8JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA5 8JG

SA5 8JG, Swansea has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.88 per 1,000 population. This SA5 8JG 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 8JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 8JG, encompassing approximately 2251 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SA5 8JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Y Cwmdu with total crimes: 8
  • Weig Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Gendros Avenue East with total crimes: 4

SA5 8JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.88-30.77%
Shoplifting84.0060.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.55-25.00%
Public order52.6666.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.22-66.67%

In August 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 offences1314.66225.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.770.00%
Shoplifting53.55-58.33%
Public order32.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33200.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.33-33.33%
Other theft31.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-75.00%
Public order10.44-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.8820.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.33-40.00%
Public order52.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.1011.11%
Shoplifting104.4425.00%
Public order54.44150.00%
Burglary42.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7850.00%
Theft from the person11.330.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.21-18.18%
Shoplifting84.00300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.55-60.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Public order20.89-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.21175.00%
Public order84.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.55150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.22100.00%
Shoplifting21.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.99-25.00%
Public order42.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.78-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.4333.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.55250.00%
Public order43.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.78-33.33%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.88-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.33-77.78%
Other theft20.890.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.770.00%
Shoplifting74.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.110.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410
April 20249
March 202411
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20239

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202412
June 202412
May 202410
April 20248
March 20242
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA5 8JG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heol Y Cwmdu
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Weig Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gendros Avenue East
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Carmarthen Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. St Peter'S Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Armine Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Clos Aderyn Du
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Weig Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. King'S Head Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gendros Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Pen-Llwyn-March Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1