SA44 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA44

SA44, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.04 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-46.97% decrease)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-65.00% decrease)

SA44 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Gelligron with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences356.04-46.97%
Other crime73.110.00%
Public order70.62-65.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.62-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.44-60.00%
Other theft30.36-70.00%
Burglary30.27-70.00%
Drugs20.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6611.2720.00%
Public order205.86122.22%
Other theft101.78-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson100.8966.67%
Burglary100.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.89100.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%

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 offences376.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.980.00%
Drugs50.620.00%
Other theft40.440.00%
Public order30.360.00%
Burglary30.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202466
July 202455
June 202441
May 202447
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20249
December 202329
November 202332
October 202337
September 202337

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 202411
June 20245
May 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 202411
May 20245
December 20236
November 202316
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202420
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
January 20241
December 20235
November 202317
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
June 20247
May 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20246
November 20237
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
December 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Heol Gelligron
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
    Public order2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. The Beeches
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Heol Y Bont
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parc Yr Efail
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Ger Y Llan
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 8. B4571
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Heol Y Bedw
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. B4333
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Bronllethi
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 14. Allt Y Bryn
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Hengell Uchaf
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 16. South John Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Sgwar Ucheldir
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 18. Mason'S Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. High Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Trewern
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Maesyrodyn
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. B4459
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Lon Wesley
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. B4476
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Llyn Y Fran
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Heol Y Merwydd
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Teras Lloyd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1