SA6 8HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA6 8HR

SA6 8HR, Swansea has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.30 per 1,000 population. This SA6 8HR 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 8HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA6 8HR, encompassing approximately 867 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SA6 8HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smyrna Street with total crimes: 9
  • Siemens Way with total crimes: 2
  • Neath Road with total crimes: 2

SA6 8HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.30-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.7750.00%
Public order23.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-50.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-50.00%

In August 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 offences820.76300.00%
Public order39.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Vehicle crime22.31100.00%
Other theft12.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.53200.00%
Burglary23.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Vehicle crime12.310.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order312.6950.00%
Other theft23.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.31-50.00%
Burglary12.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.38100.00%
Public order24.610.00%
Other theft12.31-50.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour310.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.460.00%
Other theft22.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.31-33.33%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order49.2333.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.61-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.8433.33%
Public order34.61200.00%
Other theft13.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.23-25.00%
Vehicle crime13.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Public order11.15-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.2333.33%
Public order34.61-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order412.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

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

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September 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

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September 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 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.

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June 20241

A total of 1 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.

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June 20241

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

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May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Smyrna Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Siemens Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Neath Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Idris Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mona Close
    Total1
    Public order1