SA48 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA48

SA48, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.12 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (115.38% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

SA48 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Cae Coedmore with total crimes: 6
  • Harford Square with total crimes: 6

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 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 offences195.74-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.27500.00%
Public order51.43-28.57%
Other theft40.60-42.86%
Burglary30.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-70.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.1330.43%
Criminal damage and arson103.59-28.57%
Public order71.2040.00%
Other theft70.840.00%
Drugs50.840.00%
Shoplifting30.6050.00%
Burglary30.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-90.48%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.510.00%
Other theft71.670.00%
Public order50.840.00%
Other crime40.600.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202456
June 202426
May 202434
January 20241
December 202329
November 202339
October 202334
September 202319
August 202330
July 202323

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 202312
August 20232
July 202321

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233
August 202310
July 202314

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 5 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
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
July 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
August 20235

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order2
  • 2. Cae Coedmore
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 3. Harford Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Tai Pedr
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 9. Rhydfach
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 10. Y Padogau
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. College Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Llanwnen Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Cysgod-Y-Coed
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Treherbert Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. A482
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Kings Mead
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Drovers Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. Mount Walk
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 19. St Thomas Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Maesyfelin
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Gwel-Y-Creuddyn
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 23. Pen-Y-Bryn
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Bryn Salem
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 25. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Peterwell Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Ffynon Bedr
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Parc Y Felin
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Pen Bryn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1