SWAN SQUARE, SA61 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA61 2AJ

SWAN SQUARE, SA61 2AJ, Pembrokeshire has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.20 per 1,000 population. This SA61 2AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA61 postcode area, which has experienced 256 crimes and a crime rate of 17.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA61 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA61 2AJ, encompassing approximately 1907 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA61 2AJ area, explore the SA61 2AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-24.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

SA61 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

SWAN SQUARE, SA61 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3458.20-24.44%
Criminal damage and arson1917.835.56%
Shoplifting159.96-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour117.87-38.89%
Public order115.77-26.67%
Burglary75.77250.00%
Other theft63.67-33.33%
Other crime43.15300.00%
Drugs32.10-25.00%
Robbery11.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4570.7932.35%
Anti-social behaviour1823.6038.46%
Criminal damage and arson189.4438.46%
Shoplifting189.4463.64%
Public order159.44-6.25%
Other theft97.8780.00%
Drugs44.72300.00%
Possession of weapons32.1050.00%
Burglary21.57-33.33%
Other crime11.05-75.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3456.6313.33%
Public order1617.8314.29%
Criminal damage and arson138.3985.71%
Anti-social behaviour136.828.33%
Shoplifting116.82-38.89%
Other theft55.770.00%
Other crime42.620.00%
Burglary32.1050.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Theft from the person21.05100.00%
Bicycle theft11.05-50.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3048.24-36.17%
Shoplifting1815.7328.57%
Public order149.44-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour127.3420.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.2940.00%
Other theft53.67-37.50%
Burglary22.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4761.350.00%
Public order2624.640.00%
Shoplifting1413.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.34150.00%
Other theft85.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.190.00%
Burglary42.620.00%
Drugs32.100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.10100.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.05-81.82%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.34-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences25.77-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1314.6818.18%
Violence and sexual offences86.82-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson34.19-78.57%
Other theft21.57-60.00%
Shoplifting21.05-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4453.48131.58%
Criminal damage and arson1423.0740.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.3410.00%
Public order115.77120.00%
Shoplifting85.7733.33%
Other theft54.19-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.62300.00%
Drugs42.10100.00%
Possession of weapons12.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1931.98-51.28%
Anti-social behaviour109.96-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson105.24100.00%
Other theft85.24166.67%
Shoplifting64.190.00%
Public order53.15-28.57%
Drugs22.62100.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3944.04160.00%
Anti-social behaviour1420.457.69%
Burglary77.340.00%
Public order73.6716.67%
Shoplifting63.67-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.15-28.57%
Other theft32.620.00%
Robbery11.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Drugs10.52-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1529.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.820.00%
Shoplifting73.670.00%
Public order63.670.00%
Drugs53.150.00%
Other theft32.620.00%
Theft from the person11.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 202413
June 20247
May 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 202314
November 202310
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 202413
June 202412
May 202410
April 20244
March 20242
February 202411
January 202413
December 202311
November 202310
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202416
June 202414
May 202426
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202445
July 202434
June 202430
May 202447
February 20242
January 20248
December 202344
November 202319
October 202339
September 202315

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
October 20237

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 202411
June 202418
May 202414
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA61 2AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 4. Old Quay
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 5. The Friars Lane
    Total9
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Cartlett Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Swansquare
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. New Quay
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Victoria Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Picton Place
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
  • 11. Cambrian Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Scotchwell Walk
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 13. Barn Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. High Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Upper Market Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Horn'S Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shoemakers Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. North Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 21. Jockey Fields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Queensway
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Kiln Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Castle Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Mariners Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Hill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Queens Ditch
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1