SA17 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA17

SA17, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.16 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

SA17 Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Ashes with total crimes: 6
  • Garden Suburb with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences387.1611.76%
Public order123.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.16-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.68100.00%
Drugs40.39100.00%
Other theft40.39-33.33%
Burglary30.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences346.78-35.85%
Criminal damage and arson103.29100.00%
Public order60.97100.00%
Other theft60.5820.00%
Burglary40.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.19-33.33%
Drugs20.190.00%
Other crime20.19-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

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 offences356.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.160.00%
Public order70.870.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202434
July 202453
June 202435
May 202435
January 20246
December 202314
November 202333
October 202335

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 202415
May 20245
April 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20243
June 20249
May 202410
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Ashes
    Total6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Garden Suburb
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Ger Y Plas
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lady Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pant Y Gino
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Ar-Lan-Morlais
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Maes-Y-Wern
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 10. Dan Y Cwarre
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Heol Waunhir
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ger Ty Mawr
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Maesglas
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Maes Hywel
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Heol Bancyroffis
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Glan Tywi Uchaf
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bro-Pedr
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Llys Gwenllian
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parc Y Garreg
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 20. Ger-Y-Castell
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Llys Y Foryd
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Heol Waunyclun
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Heol Llanelli
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Coed Y Clun
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Cae Linda
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. B4308
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Heol Morlais
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Heol Y Plas
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Heol Dyffryn Aur
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clos Y Nant
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1