SA5 9EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA5 9EQ

SA5 9EQ, Swansea has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.15 per 1,000 population. This SA5 9EQ 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 9EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 9EQ, encompassing approximately 3076 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA5 9EQ area, explore the SA5 9EQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SA5 9EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clos Calon Lan with total crimes: 10
  • Heol Hermas with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

SA5 9EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.1516.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.830.00%
Shoplifting61.9520.00%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.53-53.85%
Shoplifting51.95-16.67%
Other theft21.630.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.43160.00%
Shoplifting64.23-14.29%
Public order31.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.83600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.28-64.29%
Public order31.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.5040.00%
Other theft34.550.00%
Shoplifting10.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.800.00%
Other theft33.250.00%
Public order30.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Shoplifting20.98-66.67%
Burglary10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.13-16.67%
Shoplifting63.25500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-60.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

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 offences127.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.9066.67%
Public order11.630.00%
Shoplifting10.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.150.00%
Shoplifting42.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98200.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.530.00%
Shoplifting32.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202413
May 20245
April 202414
March 202410
February 202410
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20243
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 9EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clos Calon Lan
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Heol Hermas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Cwmgelli Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wynter Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parkhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Llangyfelach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pensalem Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Penmynydd Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Peniel Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1