APPROACH ROAD, SA5 8PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA5 8PD

APPROACH ROAD, SA5 8PD, Swansea has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population. This SA5 8PD 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 8PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 8PD, encompassing approximately 3563 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SA5 8PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Lime Court with total crimes: 3
  • Robert Street with total crimes: 3

APPROACH ROAD, SA5 8PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences128.149.09%
Anti-social behaviour53.37150.00%
Drugs41.40100.00%
Public order31.1250.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.14-26.67%
Vehicle crime43.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-66.67%
Public order20.560.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Other theft10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.210.00%
Burglary31.68200.00%
Public order20.84-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-85.71%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.94-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson73.37133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.9650.00%
Public order51.6825.00%
Drugs21.40100.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.9464.29%
Public order46.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.86-12.50%
Vehicle crime43.93-20.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-66.67%
Public order10.56-80.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.7945.45%
Criminal damage and arson64.4920.00%
Vehicle crime51.6866.67%
Public order51.400.00%
Shoplifting31.40200.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.42-26.67%
Public order53.09150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4025.00%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.70114.29%
Criminal damage and arson44.21-20.00%
Drugs31.12200.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.21-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson51.960.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.73-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour53.65-28.57%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.54128.57%
Anti-social behaviour74.49133.33%
Public order51.96400.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.890.00%
Other theft31.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202415
June 202412
May 202423
April 202414
March 202416
February 202411
January 202415
December 20237
November 202313
October 202316
September 20237

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 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
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 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

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. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Lime Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Robert Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Phillip Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. David Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lynn Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Mainwaring Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Compass Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Brondeg Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mayfield Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Cae Rowland Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Clos John Charles
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lydbrook Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ysgubor Fach Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Millwood Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Joseph Davies' Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1