SA38 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA38

SA38, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.30 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SA38 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SA38, encompassing approximately 4879 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SA38 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maesydderwen with total crimes: 3
  • Heol Y Bowls with total crimes: 2
  • Heol Arad with total crimes: 2

SA38 Crime Map

Postcodes in SA38

The postcode district are associated with the SA38, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SA38 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 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.84400.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.10-25.00%
Drugs31.84200.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.69-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson22.46100.00%
Public order10.41-80.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-66.67%
Other theft10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.94112.50%
Public order53.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.020.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.69700.00%
Shoplifting41.640.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.82-33.33%
Other theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.43-50.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23100.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.460.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202412
June 202417
May 20248
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA38 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Maesydderwen
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Heol Y Bowls
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Heol Arad
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brogorwel
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Spring Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Heol Ffinant
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Market Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Market Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Porth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ffinant Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. College Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. New Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1