SA48 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA48

SA48, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.05 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SA48 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SA48, encompassing approximately 8363 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SA48 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 6
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5

SA48 Crime Map

Postcodes in SA48

The postcode district are associated with the SA48, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SA48 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 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.054.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.110.00%
Shoplifting50.84400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.60-37.50%
Other theft50.60400.00%
Public order40.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.480.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other crime20.24100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.50-55.36%
Criminal damage and arson82.99-20.00%
Public order60.96-40.00%
Drugs40.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Other theft10.12-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5611.12115.38%
Public order106.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.2066.67%
Other theft71.20-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.8466.67%
Burglary20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Other crime10.12-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.53-23.53%
Public order83.1133.33%
Other theft80.9660.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9650.00%
Other crime50.72400.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.48-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Shoplifting10.24-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences347.770.00%
Public order64.070.00%
Other theft50.720.00%
Shoplifting50.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.48-50.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour80.96100.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour40.480.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour40.60100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-96.55%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences295.62-25.64%
Shoplifting53.47-44.44%
Other theft30.600.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Public order20.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%
Drugs10.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences397.4114.71%
Shoplifting94.6680.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0820.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.240.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Public order10.24-83.33%
Other crime10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences347.2978.95%
Other theft74.0775.00%
Public order60.8420.00%
Shoplifting50.72400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6066.67%
Drugs20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.270.00%
Public order51.430.00%
Other theft40.600.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202425
July 202456
June 202426
May 202434
January 20241
December 202329
November 202339
October 202334
September 202319

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 202312

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
December 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA48 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Mount Walk
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Drovers Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Harford Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. College Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Bromeillion
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cysgod Y Gaer
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 13. Pen-Y-Bryn
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Bro Henllys
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. B4339
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Teifi Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cae Dash
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ffynon Bedr
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Maesllan
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Maesyfelin
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parc Y Felin
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pen Bryn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Clos Tawela
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bryn Salem
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bro Fallen
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1