POTTERY STREET, SA15 1SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 1SU

POTTERY STREET, SA15 1SU, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.19 per 1,000 population. This SA15 1SU 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 1SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 1SU, encompassing approximately 4009 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-12.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)

SA15 1SU 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

POTTERY STREET, SA15 1SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4128.19-12.77%
Public order1710.2370.00%
Shoplifting134.24-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour113.241000.00%
Burglary82.7460.00%
Drugs72.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.75-41.67%
Other theft41.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4726.4414.63%
Shoplifting1611.72128.57%
Criminal damage and arson123.9971.43%
Public order102.990.00%
Drugs72.49133.33%
Burglary51.7566.67%
Other theft41.2533.33%
Possession of weapons21.00100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-91.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.707.89%
Anti-social behaviour1210.239.09%
Public order102.99-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson72.49-12.50%
Shoplifting71.75-46.15%
Drugs31.75-50.00%
Other theft30.75-40.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Theft from the person20.75100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3825.443700.00%
Shoplifting139.480.00%
Public order133.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.740.00%
Drugs62.000.00%
Other theft51.500.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour112.99266.67%
Violence and sexual offences12.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour30.75-57.14%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72.0016.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.49-77.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.00-14.29%
Drugs41.50-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.2052.17%
Shoplifting118.73-38.89%
Public order82.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.00-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson71.75-22.22%
Drugs61.7550.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Other theft20.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.70-25.81%
Shoplifting185.7428.57%
Anti-social behaviour114.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.74-10.00%
Public order82.24-27.27%
Other theft42.0033.33%
Drugs41.00100.00%
Burglary21.00-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3125.4414.81%
Anti-social behaviour227.7329.41%
Shoplifting145.4975.00%
Public order113.4937.50%
Criminal damage and arson102.7466.67%
Burglary32.490.00%
Other theft30.75-25.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.730.00%
Public order84.240.00%
Shoplifting82.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.000.00%
Other theft41.500.00%
Bicycle theft21.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 202447
June 202441
May 202438
April 20241
January 20248
December 202335
November 202323
October 202331
September 202327

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20241
June 202412
May 202411
April 202411
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 202311
October 202322
September 202317

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202412
June 20247
May 20248
February 20241
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202410
June 202410
May 202413
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202416
June 20247
May 202413
December 202311
November 202318
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA15 1SU 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. Inkerman Street
    Total6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. College Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. James Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Market Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Cowell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walter'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pleasant Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Cwrt Neville
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Llys Yr Hen Felin
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 14. Wern Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Stepney Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bres Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gilbert Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Llys Alys
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cedric Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. St Joseph'S Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Cwrt Elusendy
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Avis Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cwrt Y Wern
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Tunnel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. College Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Upper William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Cae-Du-Bach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1