SA15 2BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 2BX

SA15 2BX, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.71 per 1,000 population. This SA15 2BX 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 2BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 2BX, encompassing approximately 2752 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

SA15 2BX 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
  • Dolau Fawr with total crimes: 4

SA15 2BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.71-20.00%
Public order107.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.6325.00%
Drugs51.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.7131.58%
Criminal damage and arson59.0825.00%
Public order51.82-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.8233.33%
Burglary31.4550.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Other crime10.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.3518.75%
Public order66.9020.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.18100.00%
Vehicle crime41.45300.00%
Other crime31.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0950.00%
Other theft21.09-33.33%
Burglary20.73-60.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.89-23.81%
Public order55.81-28.57%
Burglary51.8266.67%
Other theft31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.73100.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.36-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.350.00%
Public order77.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.54400.00%
Robbery31.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

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 behaviour31.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.45100.00%

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 offences42.54-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-33.33%
Public order10.73-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.26-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson46.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-25.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Public order20.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.9813.04%
Criminal damage and arson69.44500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1833.33%
Drugs21.450.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.0853.33%
Anti-social behaviour38.35-70.00%
Public order31.0950.00%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.630.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202425
July 202419
June 202416
May 202421
January 20244
December 202318
November 202326
October 202323
September 202315

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
September 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA15 2BX 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. Dolau Fawr
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Dolau Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 5. Maes Y Bwlch
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Florence Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Cornish Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ropewalk Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Westbury Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clos Dewi Medi
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. New Dock Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trinity Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fron Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Havelock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pen-Y-Morfa
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dolau Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dafen Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Stanley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1