MURRAY STREET, SA15 1BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 1BQ

MURRAY STREET, SA15 1BQ, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.68 per 1,000 population. This SA15 1BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA15 postcode area, which has experienced 403 crimes and a crime rate of 10.77 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA15 1BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 1BQ, encompassing approximately 3421 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)

SA15 1BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Street with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 8

MURRAY STREET, SA15 1BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.68-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour109.65-16.67%
Shoplifting92.92-30.77%
Public order82.63-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson72.3475.00%
Other theft62.0550.00%
Drugs31.75-50.00%
Burglary20.88-71.43%
Robbery10.58-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4835.66-9.43%
Public order1914.0346.15%
Shoplifting135.55-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour123.801100.00%
Burglary73.5140.00%
Drugs62.05-14.29%
Other theft41.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-60.00%
Robbery41.17300.00%
Vehicle crime31.17200.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5333.0329.27%
Shoplifting1615.49128.57%
Public order134.6818.18%
Criminal damage and arson103.8066.67%
Drugs72.92133.33%
Burglary52.0566.67%
Other theft31.46-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-93.75%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4128.35-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour1611.9823.08%
Public order114.68-26.67%
Shoplifting73.22-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson62.05-25.00%
Other theft41.75-42.86%
Drugs31.17-66.67%
Burglary30.88-25.00%
Theft from the person20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4234.204100.00%
Public order1512.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.38-18.75%
Shoplifting133.800.00%
Drugs93.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.630.00%
Other theft72.340.00%
Burglary42.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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 behaviour164.97300.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.17-63.64%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour113.5122.22%
Criminal damage and arson13.220.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.1412.50%
Violence and sexual offences62.63-84.21%
Drugs51.75-44.44%
Robbery11.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3827.4846.15%
Shoplifting1111.11-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson103.2211.11%
Public order102.9211.11%
Drugs92.9280.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.63-52.94%
Other theft32.340.00%
Burglary20.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2627.770.00%
Shoplifting187.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.970.00%
Public order92.630.00%
Drugs52.630.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248
February 20241
December 202310
November 20239

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202419
July 202413
June 202411
May 202415
December 202310
November 20239

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202448
July 202453
June 202441
May 202442
April 20241
January 20246
December 202338
November 202326

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20241
June 202416
May 202413
April 202416
March 20244
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 202317

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202416
June 20247
May 202413
December 202311
November 202318

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. John Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Frederick Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Inkerman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Llys Yr Hen Felin
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Erw Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Upper Inkerman Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Elizabeth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 9. Ger Y Llan
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Waterloo Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cowell Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Pleasant Row
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Llys Y Morwr
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Station Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Cwrt Elusendy
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Penry Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Cwrt Y Wern
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Prospect Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stepney Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Park Eynon
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Heol Goring
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. West End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Coleshill Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Coldstream Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Waunlanyrafon
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Annesley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Pottery Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1