SA15 1JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 1JH

SA15 1JH, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.62 per 1,000 population. This SA15 1JH 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 1JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 1JH, encompassing approximately 2308 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA15 1JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Cwrt-Y-Dderwen with total crimes: 6
  • Firth Road with total crimes: 5

SA15 1JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2731.6258.82%
Shoplifting1811.7028.57%
Anti-social behaviour117.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.770.00%
Public order43.03-63.64%
Burglary31.73-66.67%
Other theft11.30-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1733.3613.33%
Shoplifting147.3655.56%
Anti-social behaviour116.0637.50%
Public order114.7710.00%
Burglary94.77350.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.9075.00%
Other theft63.03100.00%
Other crime22.60-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.2625.00%
Public order106.5025.00%
Shoplifting94.33-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.90-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.470.00%
Other theft31.730.00%
Other crime31.30-40.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1525.99275.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.50-33.33%
Shoplifting105.2066.67%
Public order84.33-20.00%
Other crime53.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.170.00%
Other theft31.730.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.090.00%
Public order107.800.00%
Shoplifting64.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.60-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Other theft31.730.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.1766.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.3050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.87-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.20300.00%
Shoplifting23.47-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-92.31%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2020.79233.33%
Violence and sexual offences138.66-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson65.63-33.33%
Public order22.60-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-83.33%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.5360.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.93-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson95.2028.57%
Shoplifting63.90-64.71%
Public order52.60400.00%
Other theft42.17100.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1722.96142.86%
Anti-social behaviour137.3662.50%
Violence and sexual offences105.63-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.33133.33%
Other theft23.030.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1216.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.200.00%
Shoplifting73.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.030.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202410
June 20248
May 202410
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202417
July 202415
June 202412
May 202418
January 20241
December 202313
November 202316
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20248
June 202415
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 202312
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246
January 20242
December 202320
November 20236
October 202317
September 20237

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
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cwrt-Y-Dderwen
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 3. Firth Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Brychan
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. King George Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Queen Mary'S Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Y Bwthyn
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heol Dderwen
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Grant Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B4304
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Cedric Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Golygfor
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 14. Gorsedd
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Coed Cae Uchaf
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Llys Alys
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Walter'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Martin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Heol Ffynnon
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Ilston
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Coed Cae Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Zammit Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1