SA6 8HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA6 8HF

SA6 8HF, Swansea has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.31 per 1,000 population. This SA6 8HF 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 8HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA6 8HF, encompassing approximately 1503 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA6 8HF area, explore the SA6 8HF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SA6 8HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morfydd Street with total crimes: 6
  • Ash Street with total crimes: 3
  • Neath Road with total crimes: 2

SA6 8HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences79.31-53.33%
Public order24.66-50.00%
Drugs21.33100.00%
Bicycle theft11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-87.50%
Other crime10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.98300.00%
Public order45.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.66-70.00%
Burglary22.00100.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.65-37.50%
Public order33.33-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Burglary11.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order816.63300.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.32-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.3266.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.33100.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.31150.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.65-50.00%
Public order22.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.99-20.00%
Public order42.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.66100.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.98-28.57%
Public order43.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.6650.00%
Theft from the person12.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.30-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.660.00%
Other theft32.000.00%
Public order32.00200.00%
Vehicle crime32.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.00100.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.3133.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.32200.00%
Other theft32.000.00%
Drugs32.000.00%
Public order12.00-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.98-50.00%
Other theft33.99200.00%
Public order32.00-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.00-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.9771.43%
Public order57.9866.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.330.00%
Vehicle crime22.660.00%
Other theft11.33-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.64-36.36%
Other theft44.660.00%
Public order32.66-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-66.67%
Other crime10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.300.00%
Public order77.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 20245
June 20248
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 202312
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202410
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA6 8HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Morfydd Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. Ash Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Neath Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Pentremalwed Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other crime1