SA44 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA44

SA44, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SA44 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SA44, encompassing approximately 11265 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (34.15% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

SA44 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hengell Uchaf with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Farm Road (Private) with total crimes: 8

SA44 Crime Map

Postcodes in SA44

The postcode district are associated with the SA44, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SA44 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 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences558.6134.15%
Other theft114.88120.00%
Public order90.9828.57%
Criminal damage and arson60.80-45.45%
Vehicle crime50.53400.00%
Drugs30.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.27-50.00%
Other crime20.27-50.00%
Robbery20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.37-12.77%
Criminal damage and arson113.64120.00%
Burglary70.9840.00%
Public order70.62-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour60.6250.00%
Other theft50.53-28.57%
Other crime40.4433.33%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences478.172250.00%
Public order84.170.00%
Other theft70.710.00%
Drugs60.620.00%
Vehicle crime50.530.00%
Burglary50.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.440.00%
Other crime30.360.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour40.53300.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.36100.00%

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 offences10.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.09-80.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour50.7166.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.44-77.78%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences91.24-68.97%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-25.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Public order10.09-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences294.97-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson62.57-62.50%
Other theft50.530.00%
Public order50.44-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour40.44100.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Burglary20.18100.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.19-13.51%
Public order172.84142.86%
Criminal damage and arson161.51220.00%
Drugs71.42250.00%
Other theft50.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-66.67%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences375.590.00%
Public order73.28133.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.62-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.53-54.55%
Other theft30.44-25.00%
Drugs20.27-60.00%
Burglary20.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences376.30-21.28%
Criminal damage and arson113.2883.33%
Anti-social behaviour70.9816.67%
Drugs50.62400.00%
Other theft40.44-63.64%
Public order30.36-72.73%
Burglary30.27-25.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences477.81-20.34%
Other theft114.1783.33%
Public order110.9857.14%
Anti-social behaviour60.98-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.53-14.29%
Burglary40.53-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%
Drugs10.09-87.50%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5910.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.240.00%
Drugs81.600.00%
Public order70.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.620.00%
Other theft60.620.00%
Burglary50.530.00%
Vehicle crime40.440.00%
Other crime20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202455
June 202441
May 202447
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20249
December 202329
November 202332
October 202337
September 202337
August 202347
July 202359

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20245
May 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234
August 202311
July 20236

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
December 20231
October 20231
July 20234

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202411
May 20245
December 20236
November 202316
October 20235
September 202311
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20246
November 20237
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231
July 20238

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
January 20241
December 20235
November 202317
October 20237
September 20233
August 202311
July 20237

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237
August 20236
July 202318

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20247
May 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA44 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hengell Uchaf
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Farm Road (Private)
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Llyn Y Fran
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. The Beeches
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 7. Caer Henwas
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 8. Parc Meiros
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Graig Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Heol Y Merwydd
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Derwen Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Heol Gelligron
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Cae Gwen
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Heol Y Bont
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Pencnwc Isaf
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Heol Y Cwm
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 19. Llys Derwen
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. South John Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Hill Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 22. Stryd Bethel
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Sgwar Ucheldir
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Ravenscroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Tiraeron
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Heol Y Dderwen
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Maesyrodyn
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Lon Channing
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Parc-Yr-Ynn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1