SA5 8LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA5 8LP

SA5 8LP, Swansea has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.41 per 1,000 population. This SA5 8LP 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 8LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 8LP, encompassing approximately 2139 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA5 8LP area, explore the SA5 8LP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SA5 8LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • David Street with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Lynn Street with total crimes: 2

SA5 8LP 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 Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.41-44.44%
Public order42.34300.00%
Drugs21.87100.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime34.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-80.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.0920.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.61-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.34-50.00%
Public order20.93-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.23-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour84.670.00%
Public order63.74200.00%
Shoplifting52.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.34300.00%
Other theft31.870.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.967.69%
Anti-social behaviour86.54300.00%
Other crime23.74100.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.68-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.08-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Shoplifting20.93-50.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.01100.00%
Shoplifting43.74300.00%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Public order31.40-40.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.62-16.67%
Public order54.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.34-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40100.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.61400.00%
Drugs22.340.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.80-55.56%
Shoplifting11.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.4112.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.21-25.00%
Public order21.40-60.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.75-33.33%
Public order53.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.34-20.00%
Other crime21.87100.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.610.00%
Public order52.340.00%
Drugs32.340.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
September 20233

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202412
June 202410
May 202414
April 202413
March 202415
February 202410
January 202412
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. David Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lynn Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Clos Burlais
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Mayfield Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Cae Rowland Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Gwili Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Gwylym Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clos John Charles
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lydbrook Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Millwood Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1