SA15 1AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 1AL

SA15 1AL, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.39 per 1,000 population. This SA15 1AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA15 postcode area, which has experienced 498 crimes and a crime rate of 13.31 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA15 1AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 1AL, encompassing approximately 3532 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA15 1AL area, explore the SA15 1AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-1.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)

SA15 1AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Street with total crimes: 15
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

SA15 1AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5635.39-1.75%
Public order1615.8533.33%
Shoplifting134.53-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour93.68200.00%
Drugs72.5540.00%
Burglary61.9820.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.700.00%
Robbery41.13300.00%
Other theft41.1333.33%
Vehicle crime31.13200.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5731.1490.00%
Shoplifting1716.14183.33%
Public order124.810.00%
Drugs53.40150.00%
Burglary51.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-76.92%
Other theft30.85-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.50-38.78%
Anti-social behaviour138.4918.18%
Public order123.68-20.00%
Shoplifting63.40-50.00%
Other theft41.70-60.00%
Burglary41.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-55.56%
Other crime31.13200.00%
Theft from the person20.85100.00%
Drugs20.57-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.57-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4937.094800.00%
Public order1513.870.00%
Shoplifting124.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.40-31.25%
Drugs113.110.00%
Other theft103.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.830.00%
Possession of weapons52.550.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour164.81300.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.13-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour123.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.400.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.499.09%
Violence and sexual offences103.40-69.70%
Drugs52.83-16.67%
Other theft11.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-88.89%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.633.12%
Shoplifting119.34-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour113.11-38.89%
Public order103.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.8312.50%
Drugs62.5550.00%
Other theft31.700.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.033.23%
Anti-social behaviour189.06-25.00%
Shoplifting185.1020.00%
Public order105.10-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.83-33.33%
Drugs42.260.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3130.86-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour248.7833.33%
Shoplifting156.7950.00%
Public order144.25133.33%
Criminal damage and arson123.9650.00%
Drugs43.40100.00%
Other theft31.13-40.00%
Burglary20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3526.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.910.00%
Shoplifting105.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.830.00%
Public order62.260.00%
Other theft51.700.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202412
June 202412
May 202415
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314
September 20236

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 202411
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202456
July 202457
June 202430
May 202449
April 20241
January 202410
December 202333
November 202332
October 202331
September 202335

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202417
June 20246
May 202412
December 202311
November 202318
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
February 20241
January 20241
December 20239
November 20238
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
June 202413
May 202411
April 202416
March 20244
February 202412
January 202412
December 202311
November 202318
October 202324
September 202318

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 202410
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
November 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA15 1AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. John Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Frederick Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Waterloo Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Inkerman Street
    Total6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hick Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Clos Gathen
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Market Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Cowell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pleasant Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Station Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cwrt Neville
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Erw Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Nevill Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 19. Stepney Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 20. Coldstream Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bres Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Glanmor Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Coleshill Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Waunlanyrafon
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lloyd Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Upper Inkerman Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Ger Y Llan
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Llys Y Morwr
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1