SA15 1YL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 1YL

SA15 1YL, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.02 per 1,000 population. This SA15 1YL 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 1YL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 1YL, encompassing approximately 3209 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-10.91% decrease)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)

SA15 1YL 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

SA15 1YL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4938.02-10.91%
Public order1915.2758.33%
Anti-social behaviour135.92550.00%
Shoplifting134.05-18.75%
Burglary64.0520.00%
Drugs61.87-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.87-42.86%
Robbery41.25300.00%
Vehicle crime31.25200.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5534.9030.95%
Shoplifting1617.14128.57%
Public order124.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.7475.00%
Drugs72.18133.33%
Burglary52.1866.67%
Other theft31.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-85.71%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4230.54-2.33%
Anti-social behaviour1413.0916.67%
Public order124.36-25.00%
Shoplifting73.74-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson42.18-42.86%
Other theft41.25-42.86%
Drugs31.25-72.73%
Other crime30.93200.00%
Burglary30.93-25.00%
Theft from the person20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4337.394200.00%
Public order1613.400.00%
Shoplifting134.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.05-20.00%
Drugs113.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.430.00%
Other theft72.180.00%
Burglary42.180.00%
Possession of weapons21.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour154.99275.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.25-63.64%

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 behaviour113.7410.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.430.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.8625.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.12-86.84%
Drugs51.56-37.50%
Robbery11.560.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

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 offences3828.3635.71%
Shoplifting1111.84-38.89%
Public order103.4311.11%
Criminal damage and arson93.1228.57%
Drugs82.8060.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.49-55.56%
Other theft32.490.00%
Burglary20.93-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2829.60-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour188.73-21.74%
Shoplifting185.6128.57%
Public order95.61-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.80-41.67%
Drugs52.1866.67%
Burglary31.560.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Other crime10.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3033.977.14%
Anti-social behaviour239.3535.29%
Public order157.17114.29%
Shoplifting144.6775.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.3671.43%
Burglary33.740.00%
Drugs30.93200.00%
Other theft30.93-50.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2825.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour178.730.00%
Shoplifting85.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.490.00%
Public order72.180.00%
Other theft62.180.00%
Burglary31.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
July 202455
June 202442
May 202443
April 20241
January 20245
December 202338
November 202328
October 202330
September 202328

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20242
June 202414
May 202412
April 202415
March 20244
February 202411
January 202410
December 20238
November 202318
October 202323
September 202317

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202412
June 202412
May 202416
December 202310
November 20239
October 202315
September 20237

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 202411
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

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 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
February 20241
December 20239
November 20237
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA15 1YL 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. Waterloo Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Inkerman Street
    Total6
    Public order4
    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. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pleasant Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Station Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cwrt Neville
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Llys Yr Hen Felin
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 15. West End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Erw Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Wern Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Stepney Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 20. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Coldstream Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bres Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cwrt Elusendy
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cwrt Y Wern
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Upper William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Zion Row
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Coleshill Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Waunlanyrafon
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1