SA5 9HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA5 9HG

SA5 9HG, Swansea has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population. This SA5 9HG 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 9HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 9HG, encompassing approximately 3361 residents.

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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 (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SA5 9HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clos Calon Lan with total crimes: 10
  • Heol Gwyrosydd with total crimes: 2
  • Morlais Road with total crimes: 2

SA5 9HG 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
Shoplifting77.4416.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.08-45.45%
Public order31.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.930.00%
Shoplifting63.2720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Public order10.60-83.33%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.22-42.11%
Public order63.2720.00%
Shoplifting51.79-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Robbery20.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.20111.11%
Shoplifting65.65-14.29%
Public order51.7966.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.49200.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences97.74-47.06%
Shoplifting72.68600.00%
Public order32.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.446.25%
Other theft35.060.00%
Public order20.89-50.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.52-20.00%
Public order44.76300.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8950.00%
Shoplifting20.89-66.67%
Burglary10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.3133.33%
Shoplifting65.95500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-71.43%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.937.14%
Criminal damage and arson74.4675.00%
Public order22.08-60.00%
Shoplifting10.60-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.52-26.32%
Public order54.17150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49300.00%
Shoplifting41.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.1950.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.63-29.63%
Shoplifting35.65-57.14%
Public order20.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.50-20.59%
Shoplifting78.0375.00%
Public order42.08-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.640.00%
Burglary810.120.00%
Public order52.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.490.00%
Shoplifting41.190.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 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
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202411
June 202419
May 20249
April 202417
March 202416
February 202420
January 202415
December 202314
November 202319
October 202327
September 202334

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20238

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
September 20231

A total of 4 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
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20234

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
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 9HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clos Calon Lan
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Heol Gwyrosydd
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Morlais Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Clos Las
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 5. Llangorse Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hopkins Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parkhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Llangyfelach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pensalem Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Penmynydd Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Peniel Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1