SWANSEA ROAD, SA8 4AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA8 4AB

SWANSEA ROAD, SA8 4AB, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.06 per 1,000 population. This SA8 4AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA8 postcode area, which has experienced 68 crimes and a crime rate of 5.10 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA8 4AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA8 4AB, encompassing approximately 1148 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA8 4AB area, explore the SA8 4AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SA8 4AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Thomas Street with total crimes: 3
  • Wesley Terrace with total crimes: 2

SWANSEA ROAD, SA8 4AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.060.00%
Vehicle crime110.450.00%
Public order10.87-66.67%
Drugs10.870.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.7720.00%
Other theft310.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6150.00%
Public order32.6150.00%
Shoplifting22.61100.00%
Vehicle crime11.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.55400.00%
Public order28.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Shoplifting11.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.230.00%
Shoplifting21.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.74-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.32-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.23-25.00%
Public order22.61-50.00%
Shoplifting21.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.2925.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.710.00%
Public order43.480.00%
Other theft23.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.97100.00%
Shoplifting11.74-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.32-42.86%
Shoplifting43.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.740.00%
Public order10.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.45250.00%
Public order36.100.00%
Theft from the person12.610.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order39.580.00%
Other theft22.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.74-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.74100.00%
Shoplifting21.74100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.19-25.00%
Public order35.23-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.610.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Other theft10.87-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.55-11.11%
Public order56.9725.00%
Other theft34.35200.00%
Other crime12.610.00%
Shoplifting10.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.420.00%
Public order47.840.00%
Shoplifting33.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.610.00%
Other theft11.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202410
June 20242
May 20246
April 202410
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238
September 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA8 4AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Thomas Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Wesley Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ffordd Parc Ynysderw
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Maes Iago
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Rodfa Alltacham
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1