SA17 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA17

SA17, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.45 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SA17 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SA17, encompassing approximately 10329 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (51.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA17 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 17
  • Ger Y Plas with total crimes: 6
  • Heol Waunyclun with total crimes: 5

SA17 Crime Map

Postcodes in SA17

The postcode district are associated with the SA17, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SA17 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 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences537.4551.43%
Criminal damage and arson55.13-66.67%
Other theft50.480.00%
Public order30.48-66.67%
Other crime30.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.29200.00%
Burglary30.29-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.29-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences357.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.39200.00%
Public order91.45-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.87100.00%
Other theft50.5825.00%
Burglary40.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences356.200.00%
Public order103.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.97400.00%
Other theft40.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.3950.00%
Vehicle crime20.290.00%
Burglary20.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Public order10.100.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.19-60.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences61.26-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour50.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Public order10.10-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.87-57.58%
Other theft61.3620.00%
Public order50.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.48-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.48-20.00%
Burglary40.39300.00%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences335.81-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour83.19-11.11%
Public order50.77-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.48-58.33%
Other theft50.48400.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences356.3925.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.1680.00%
Public order70.87133.33%
Other theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.10-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences284.84-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson62.7120.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.580.00%
Public order30.48-25.00%
Burglary30.290.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other theft10.10-66.67%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences294.9426.09%
Anti-social behaviour52.81-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.4825.00%
Public order40.48-42.86%
Other theft30.390.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.230.00%
Public order70.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.680.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Other theft30.290.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202453
June 202435
May 202435
January 20246
December 202314
November 202333
October 202335
September 202328
August 202329
July 202323

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202415
May 20245
April 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312
September 20236
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239
September 20235
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20249
May 202410
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231
August 20231

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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA17 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Ger Y Plas
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Heol Waunyclun
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Garden Suburb
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Heol Llanelli
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Maes-Y-Wern
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 7. Meinciau Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Hillfield Villas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Cae Linda
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heol Y Plas
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Glan Tywi Uchaf
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Stryd Y Priordy
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Cedar Vale Park Homes
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Heol Ddu
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pant Y Gino
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pleasant View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Heol Dyffryn Aur
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Brynseilo
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Ger Ty Mawr
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Heol Nazareth
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Bro-Hedydd
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Maesglas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. The Ashes
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Maesgwyn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Glan Tywi
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Heol Ray Gravell
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Llys Gwenllian
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Clos Yr Afon
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Clos Yr Onnen
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ger-Y-Castell
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1