MARKET STREET, SA15 1YD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 1YD

MARKET STREET, SA15 1YD, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 118 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.98 per 1,000 population. This SA15 1YD 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 1YD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 1YD, encompassing approximately 3690 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-4.08% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)

SA15 1YD 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

MARKET STREET, SA15 1YD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4731.98-4.08%
Public order1812.7450.00%
Shoplifting134.88-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour123.521100.00%
Burglary83.2560.00%
Drugs72.1740.00%
Other theft41.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4929.2725.64%
Shoplifting1613.28128.57%
Public order124.3420.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.25100.00%
Burglary53.2566.67%
Drugs51.3566.67%
Other theft31.35-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-93.33%
Robbery10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.20-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour1510.5736.36%
Public order104.06-33.33%
Shoplifting72.71-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson61.90-40.00%
Other theft41.63-33.33%
Drugs31.08-66.67%
Burglary30.81-25.00%
Theft from the person20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4531.984400.00%
Public order1512.190.00%
Shoplifting134.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.52-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson102.980.00%
Drugs92.710.00%
Other theft62.440.00%
Burglary41.630.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour144.06180.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.35-54.55%

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 behaviour113.2522.22%
Criminal damage and arson12.980.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.9650.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.44-80.00%
Drugs41.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-83.33%
Robbery10.270.00%

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 offences3521.9545.83%
Shoplifting119.48-38.89%
Public order92.9828.57%
Drugs62.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.63-57.14%
Other theft31.63-40.00%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.66-27.27%
Shoplifting186.5028.57%
Anti-social behaviour144.88-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.79-25.00%
Public order72.44-30.00%
Drugs61.90100.00%
Other theft51.6366.67%
Burglary31.350.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3329.2726.92%
Anti-social behaviour248.9484.62%
Shoplifting146.5075.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.7971.43%
Public order103.2566.67%
Burglary32.71200.00%
Drugs30.81200.00%
Other theft30.81-25.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.050.00%
Shoplifting83.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.170.00%
Public order61.900.00%
Other theft41.630.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202447
July 202449
June 202439
May 202445
April 20241
January 20247
December 202335
November 202324
October 202333
September 202326

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20241
June 202415
May 202411
April 202414
March 20245
February 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 202314
October 202324
September 202313

A total of 32 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202412
June 202410
May 202415
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202412
June 20246
May 202410
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312
September 20237

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 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 1YD 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. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Inkerman Street
    Total6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. College Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. James Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pleasant Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Llys Yr Hen Felin
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 14. West End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Wern Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Stepney Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Coldstream Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bres Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gilbert Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. St Joseph'S Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Cwrt Elusendy
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Avis Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cwrt Y Wern
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Tunnel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. College Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Upper William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Cae-Du-Bach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Andrew Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1