SA6 7LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA6 7LR

SA6 7LR, Swansea has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population. This SA6 7LR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA6 postcode area, which has experienced 244 crimes and a crime rate of 7.50 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA6 7LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA6 7LR, encompassing approximately 2105 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA6 7LR area, explore the SA6 7LR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SA6 7LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • First Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Ystwyth Place with total crimes: 2

SA6 7LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.0766.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.37-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson21.90-66.67%
Other theft20.95-50.00%
Public order20.95-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.4744.44%
Anti-social behaviour76.17-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.32100.00%
Public order52.85400.00%
Other theft42.37300.00%
Vehicle crime31.900.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.30400.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.7512.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.2750.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.50-42.86%
Public order33.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-80.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Burglary10.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.2516.67%
Anti-social behaviour106.65900.00%
Public order24.750.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.55-25.00%
Public order25.70100.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.02128.57%
Other crime27.600.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.17-36.36%
Public order23.32-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.8222.22%
Criminal damage and arson55.22150.00%
Public order52.37150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.370.00%
Theft from the person11.900.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.9728.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.27-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.90-33.33%
Other crime20.950.00%
Public order20.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.270.00%
Public order43.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 20249
June 20248
May 202414
April 202412
March 202416
February 20247
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 202410
June 20242
May 202410
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA6 7LR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Second Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. First Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 3. Ystwyth Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Elan Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Mapletree Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Glaslyn Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Third Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Fifth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cae Melyn
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Pengwern Road
    Total1
    Public order1