SA14 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA14

SA14, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 223 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SA14 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SA14, encompassing approximately 35469 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (118) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)

SA14 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Llandafen Road with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 10

SA14 Crime Map

Postcodes in SA14

The postcode district are associated with the SA14, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SA14 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1186.290.00%
Public order283.3340.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.7915.79%
Anti-social behaviour170.62-26.09%
Other theft120.4820.00%
Other crime70.3475.00%
Drugs60.2050.00%
Shoplifting50.17-16.67%
Burglary40.1433.33%
Vehicle crime20.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1186.030.85%
Anti-social behaviour233.330.00%
Public order200.65-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson190.56-20.83%
Other theft100.5411.11%
Shoplifting60.28100.00%
Drugs40.170.00%
Other crime40.11-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.11300.00%
Burglary30.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.08100.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1176.433800.00%
Public order283.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson240.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour230.6843.75%
Other crime100.650.00%
Other theft90.280.00%
Burglary60.250.00%
Drugs40.170.00%
Shoplifting30.110.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.030.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour160.5460.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour100.3925.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.280.00%
Other theft10.080.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour80.31-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.23-89.66%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences291.41-61.84%
Anti-social behaviour100.8211.11%
Other theft30.28-72.73%
Drugs30.08-25.00%
Other crime20.08-60.00%
Shoplifting10.06-80.00%
Public order10.03-90.91%
Burglary10.03-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences764.29-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson202.145.26%
Public order110.56-38.89%
Other theft110.3122.22%
Anti-social behaviour90.31-30.77%
Burglary70.25133.33%
Other crime50.2025.00%
Shoplifting50.1425.00%
Drugs40.14-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.11200.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences844.62-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson192.375.56%
Public order180.545.88%
Anti-social behaviour130.51-72.34%
Other theft90.37-30.77%
Drugs90.2580.00%
Shoplifting40.25100.00%
Other crime40.11300.00%
Burglary30.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences965.757.87%
Anti-social behaviour472.7138.24%
Criminal damage and arson181.3350.00%
Public order170.51-10.53%
Other theft130.488.33%
Drugs50.37150.00%
Burglary40.1433.33%
Shoplifting20.110.00%
Other crime10.06-83.33%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences895.1332.84%
Anti-social behaviour342.51-20.93%
Public order190.96-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson120.54-45.45%
Other theft120.34-20.00%
Other crime60.34100.00%
Burglary30.17-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.08-50.00%
Shoplifting20.06-50.00%
Drugs20.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.06-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences675.47-23.86%
Anti-social behaviour431.8910.26%
Criminal damage and arson221.21-18.52%
Public order210.6210.53%
Other theft150.590.00%
Burglary80.4233.33%
Vehicle crime40.23100.00%
Drugs40.11-55.56%
Shoplifting40.11-33.33%
Other crime30.11-25.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences886.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour392.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson271.100.00%
Public order190.760.00%
Other theft150.540.00%
Drugs90.420.00%
Burglary60.250.00%
Shoplifting60.170.00%
Other crime40.170.00%
Theft from the person20.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202419
May 202424
December 202320
November 202319
October 202318
September 202312
August 202322
July 202327

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 891 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024118
June 2024118
May 2024117
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 202429
December 202376
November 202384
October 202396
September 202389
August 202367
July 202388

A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202423
May 202423
April 202416
March 202410
February 20248
January 202410
December 20239
November 202313
October 202347
September 202334
August 202343
July 202339

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235
September 20232
August 20234
July 20239

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 182 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202420
May 202428
January 20241
December 202311
November 202318
October 202317
September 202319
August 202321
July 202319

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202410
May 20249
March 20241
January 20243
December 202311
November 20239
October 202313
September 202312
August 202315
July 202315

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA14 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Llandafen Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Clos Cefn-Y-Maes
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Heol Gwili
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 6. Hospital
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Pant Y Celyn
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cwrt-Y-Glyn
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 9. Gelli Newydd
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Marlais Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Heol Las
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. The Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 13. Heol Elfed
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Clos Cae Bach
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bryn Elli
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Pant Bryn Isaf
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Bank Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stryd Y Bont
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 20. Heol Blaenhirwaun
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rhosyderi
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. High Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Clos Y Gerddi
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Tir Einon
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Clos Ar Ddafen
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Lewis Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cae Rhos
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Dolwar Fach
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Carnhywel
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clos Cilsaig
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1