SA15 2BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 2BQ

SA15 2BQ, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.23 per 1,000 population. This SA15 2BQ 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 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 2BQ, encompassing approximately 1664 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA15 2BQ area, explore the SA15 2BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA15 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Embankment Road with total crimes: 12
  • Llys Y Drindod with total crimes: 5
  • Heol Morfa with total crimes: 2

SA15 2BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.23-33.33%
Drugs69.610.00%
Public order63.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.61-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.400.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.8450.00%
Public order614.4220.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.61150.00%
Other theft33.00-40.00%
Burglary31.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.83-5.88%
Other theft59.610.00%
Public order53.0066.67%
Burglary43.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.400.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-60.00%
Robbery11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.64-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.22400.00%
Other crime53.000.00%
Possession of weapons33.00200.00%
Burglary31.80200.00%
Public order31.80-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.800.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Robbery11.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.831900.00%
Public order412.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.40300.00%
Vehicle crime12.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%
Burglary10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.600.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.8050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.61-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.40-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.62-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour36.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.80-25.00%
Burglary21.80100.00%
Public order21.20100.00%
Drugs11.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.4314.29%
Criminal damage and arson49.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.40-25.00%
Drugs21.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.22180.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.41-55.56%
Burglary12.400.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.410.00%
Public order23.000.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202424
July 202416
June 202417
May 202420
April 20241
January 20244
December 202310
November 202316
October 202314
September 20235

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA15 2BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Embankment Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Llys Y Drindod
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 3. Heol Morfa
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Lower Trostre Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Heol Tregoning
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Cornish Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ropewalk Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 8. Westbury Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clos Dewi Medi
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blaen-Y-Morfa
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bowen Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Havelock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dafen Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Clos Y Doc
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Y Ffowndri
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1