SA15 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 1LJ

SA15 1LJ, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.16 per 1,000 population. This SA15 1LJ 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 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 1LJ, encompassing approximately 2661 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SA15 1LJ Crime Hotspots

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

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

SA15 1LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.1684.62%
Criminal damage and arson69.0220.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.25-33.33%
Shoplifting62.250.00%
Public order32.25-50.00%
Burglary31.13-66.67%
Other theft11.13-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.29-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour94.89350.00%
Burglary93.38350.00%
Public order63.380.00%
Shoplifting62.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.25150.00%
Other theft41.8833.33%
Other crime21.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.9027.27%
Public order65.2650.00%
Shoplifting52.2525.00%
Other theft31.8850.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%
Other crime20.75-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1417.29366.67%
Violence and sexual offences115.26-35.29%
Other crime54.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.88100.00%
Public order41.50-33.33%
Shoplifting41.500.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.150.00%
Public order66.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.25-25.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.50100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.13-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.76-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson42.6333.33%
Shoplifting41.500.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.7760.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.0166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.880.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.77-16.67%
Shoplifting53.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.88-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.510.00%
Shoplifting32.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202413
July 202414
June 202411
May 202417
January 20241
December 20237
November 202316
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

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 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20242
June 202414
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
December 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cwrt-Y-Dderwen
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 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. Cedric Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Golygfor
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 12. Gorsedd
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Coed Cae Uchaf
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Llys Alys
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Walter'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Martin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Heol Ffynnon
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Ilston
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Coed Cae Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Zammit Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1