SA14 8LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA14 8LB

SA14 8LB, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.24 per 1,000 population. This SA14 8LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA14 postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 5.67 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA14 8LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA14 8LB, encompassing approximately 481 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA14 8LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caeglas with total crimes: 4
  • Pleasant View with total crimes: 2
  • Farmers Row with total crimes: 2

SA14 8LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1260.249.09%
Anti-social behaviour824.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson516.620.00%
Drugs110.390.00%
Other theft12.080.00%
Other crime12.080.00%
Burglary12.080.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1147.7810.00%
Anti-social behaviour622.85500.00%
Vehicle crime212.46100.00%
Public order24.150.00%
Other theft14.15-66.67%
Shoplifting12.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1047.78-28.57%
Other theft320.770.00%
Burglary26.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.150.00%
Public order24.150.00%
Shoplifting14.150.00%
Vehicle crime12.080.00%
Other crime12.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1445.70250.00%
Other theft329.080.00%
Public order26.23-33.33%
Other crime24.150.00%
Burglary14.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences437.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.310.00%
Public order38.310.00%
Other theft36.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.230.00%
Burglary14.150.00%
Drugs12.080.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.15100.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour16.230.00%
Public order12.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.080.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.08-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour316.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.230.00%
Public order16.230.00%
Vehicle crime12.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.70-62.50%
Burglary26.230.00%
Public order14.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.08-80.00%
Other theft12.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences839.4714.29%
Anti-social behaviour516.6266.67%
Other theft210.390.00%
Public order24.150.00%
Bicycle theft14.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.08-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences727.00-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour314.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.23-33.33%
Theft from the person14.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1758.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour335.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.230.00%
Public order26.230.00%
Bicycle theft14.150.00%
Other theft12.080.00%
Other crime12.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202410
June 202414
May 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237
September 202317

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
May 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA14 8LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Caeglas
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Pleasant View
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Farmers Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Llys Y Felin
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Ynyswen
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Danycwm
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Maes Golau
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Maeswerdd
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. A476
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tirynys
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Pant-Teg
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Brohawddgar
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Glan Yr Afon
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Salem Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Maestref
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1