BIRCHGROVE ROAD, SA7 9JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA7 9JS

BIRCHGROVE ROAD, SA7 9JS, Swansea has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.43 per 1,000 population. This SA7 9JS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA7 postcode area, which has experienced 91 crimes and a crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA7 9JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA7 9JS, encompassing approximately 2644 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SA7 9JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llys-Uchaf with total crimes: 4
  • Ffordd-Y-Mynydd with total crimes: 2
  • Dan-Y-Coed Road with total crimes: 2

BIRCHGROVE ROAD, SA7 9JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.4316.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-25.00%
Other crime11.13-50.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.270.00%
Public order21.51-33.33%
Other crime20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.40200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.13200.00%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-66.67%
Public order10.38-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.13-75.00%
Other theft31.13200.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In February 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 offences126.0550.00%
Public order24.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In January 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 offences86.0533.33%
Public order33.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-80.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.92-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour52.270.00%
Public order21.89-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.81120.00%
Public order34.16200.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.40-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.89-50.00%
Public order10.76-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In September 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 offences128.70100.00%
Public order54.5466.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.89100.00%
Other theft21.510.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.05-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.27300.00%
Public order31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.780.00%
Other theft22.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 202412
January 20248
December 20236
November 202311
October 20235
September 202312
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232
July 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA7 9JS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Llys-Uchaf
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ffordd-Y-Mynydd
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dan-Y-Coed Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Llys-Y-Waun
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Trewen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cwrt-Y-Fedw
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Heol Y Cyw
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clos Yr Ysgol
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heol Brithdir
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gelli Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Rhyd-Y-Coed
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Emily Fields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1