SA18 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA18

SA18, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 197 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.57 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SA18 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SA18, encompassing approximately 29990 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (102) incidents (-6.42% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

SA18 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foundry Row with total crimes: 8
  • Treforis with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6

SA18 Crime Map

Postcodes in SA18

The postcode district are associated with the SA18, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SA18 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 102 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.57-6.42%
Criminal damage and arson203.40-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour160.67-55.56%
Drugs140.5355.56%
Public order140.47-41.67%
Other crime60.4720.00%
Other theft60.20-45.45%
Burglary60.20-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.200.00%
Shoplifting50.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Theft from the person10.07-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1097.90-4.39%
Anti-social behaviour363.63111.76%
Public order241.2014.29%
Criminal damage and arson210.80-8.70%
Other theft110.7022.22%
Drugs90.37-18.18%
Burglary80.3060.00%
Other crime50.27-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.17400.00%
Shoplifting50.17150.00%
Robbery20.170.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1147.2021.28%
Criminal damage and arson233.8015.00%
Public order210.77-34.38%
Anti-social behaviour170.70-34.62%
Drugs110.570.00%
Other theft90.3750.00%
Other crime80.30166.67%
Burglary50.27150.00%
Possession of weapons30.17200.00%
Shoplifting20.10-81.82%
Theft from the person20.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences946.94-16.81%
Public order323.1352.38%
Anti-social behaviour261.0752.94%
Criminal damage and arson200.8733.33%
Drugs110.6710.00%
Shoplifting110.37175.00%
Other theft60.37-53.85%
Other crime30.20-50.00%
Burglary20.10-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.07-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1137.201514.29%
Public order213.77600.00%
Anti-social behaviour170.7041.67%
Criminal damage and arson150.57650.00%
Other theft130.50550.00%
Drugs100.430.00%
Vehicle crime70.33600.00%
Other crime60.230.00%
Burglary50.200.00%
Shoplifting40.17300.00%
Robbery20.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.07100.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour120.9720.00%
Violence and sexual offences70.40-12.50%
Public order30.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.100.00%
Other theft20.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.070.00%
Shoplifting10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour100.80-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences80.33-27.27%
Public order30.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.10-33.33%
Shoplifting10.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences111.00-68.57%
Anti-social behaviour110.37-50.00%
Public order40.37-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.130.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences352.27-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour221.1715.79%
Public order90.73-40.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences755.204.17%
Anti-social behaviour192.50-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson150.6315.38%
Public order150.50-34.78%
Other theft80.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime80.2714.29%
Drugs50.2766.67%
Burglary40.17-20.00%
Shoplifting30.13-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%
Other crime20.07-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.6028.57%
Public order232.4076.92%
Anti-social behaviour230.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.7744.44%
Other theft120.4371.43%
Vehicle crime70.40250.00%
Burglary50.23150.00%
Other crime40.1733.33%
Shoplifting40.13-55.56%
Drugs30.13-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences564.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour231.87-36.11%
Public order130.77-31.58%
Shoplifting90.4328.57%
Criminal damage and arson90.30-40.00%
Other theft70.30-53.33%
Drugs50.230.00%
Other crime30.1750.00%
Burglary20.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences846.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour362.800.00%
Public order191.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.630.00%
Other theft150.500.00%
Shoplifting70.500.00%
Drugs50.230.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.070.00%
Burglary20.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202411
June 202411
May 202410
February 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 880 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024102
August 2024109
July 2024114
June 202494
May 2024113
April 20247
March 20248
February 202411
January 202435
December 202375
November 202372
October 202356
September 202384

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 202423
June 202420
May 202415
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 202315
November 202313
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
December 20238
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202436
July 202417
June 202426
May 202417
April 202412
March 202410
February 202411
January 202422
December 202319
November 202323
October 202323
September 202336

A total of 201 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202424
July 202421
June 202432
May 202421
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 202315
November 202323
October 202313
September 202319

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20249
June 20246
May 202413
April 20242
December 20238
November 202312
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 202411
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA18 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Foundry Row
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Treforis
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hall Street
    Total6
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Clos Y Coleg
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Cwmamman Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stryd Y Parc
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. New Ceidrim Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 10. Ceidrim Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 11. Maes Piode
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Teglan Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 13. Parc Yr Hun
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Maes-Y-Glyn
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Maes Y Fron
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Maes Gareth Edwards
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Crud Yr Awel
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Caer Groes
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 19. Heol Cwper
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Parc Penrhiw
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tycroes Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. School Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Nantlais
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 25. Ffordd Florence
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. A483
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ffordd-Yr-Orsaf
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 29. Rhodfa Frank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Heol Y Dyffryn
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2