SA18 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA18

SA18, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 216 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.20 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (114) incidents (21.28% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (-34.38% decrease)

SA18 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Penyrallt with total crimes: 7
  • Pantyffynnon with total crimes: 5

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 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 offences846.373.70%
Anti-social behaviour362.8020.00%
Public order191.205.56%
Criminal damage and arson150.637.14%
Other theft150.507.14%
Shoplifting70.5075.00%
Drugs50.23-37.50%
Other crime20.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.07100.00%
Burglary20.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.07100.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.9410.96%
Anti-social behaviour302.70-9.09%
Public order181.0080.00%
Other theft140.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.47-6.67%
Drugs80.4733.33%
Burglary40.2733.33%
Shoplifting40.1333.33%
Other crime20.13100.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.030.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences735.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour332.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.100.00%
Public order100.500.00%
Other theft70.330.00%
Drugs60.230.00%
Shoplifting30.200.00%
Bicycle theft30.100.00%
Burglary30.100.00%
Theft from the person20.100.00%
Other crime10.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202420
May 202415
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 202315
November 202313
October 20239
September 202315
August 202314
July 202315

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202411
May 202410
February 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 823 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024114
June 202494
May 2024113
April 20247
March 20248
February 202411
January 202435
December 202375
November 202372
October 202356
September 202384
August 202381
July 202373

A total of 191 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202432
May 202421
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 202315
November 202323
October 202313
September 202319
August 202318
July 202310

A total of 279 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202426
May 202417
April 202412
March 202410
February 202411
January 202422
December 202319
November 202323
October 202323
September 202336
August 202330
July 202333

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 202413
April 20242
December 20238
November 202312
October 20237
September 202315
August 202314
July 20237

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
December 20238
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231
July 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Penyrallt
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Pantyffynnon
    Total5
    Drugs4
    Public order1
  • 4. Nantlais
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Foundry Row
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 6. Blaenau Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Coopers
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 8. Treforis
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Saron Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 12. Teras Jones
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Maes Gareth Edwards
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Heol Yr Orsaf
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Crescent Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 16. Heol Pantyffynnon
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. School Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 18. A483
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Clos Yr Haul
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Pantglas
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Parc Bwtrimawr
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 23. Maesybont
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Ceidrim Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Maes Crofte
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Harlech Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Banc Y Ddraenen
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ffordd Y Deri
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Heol Cwmfferws
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Oakfield Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1