SA15 2LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 2LA

SA15 2LA, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.03 per 1,000 population. This SA15 2LA 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 2LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 2LA, encompassing approximately 4054 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SA15 2LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hick Street with total crimes: 6
  • Clos Gathen with total crimes: 6
  • Delabeche Street with total crimes: 5

SA15 2LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.03-10.00%
Public order68.88-14.29%
Other theft51.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23100.00%
Burglary40.9933.33%
Drugs30.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-50.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.2942.86%
Public order79.86-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Burglary30.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-80.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.78-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour106.91150.00%
Public order82.47-38.46%
Burglary61.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Drugs30.99200.00%
Other theft20.74-60.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.250.00%
Public order138.880.00%
Other theft53.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.230.00%
Possession of weapons40.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Burglary40.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour40.9933.33%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.48-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.74200.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.73-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences10.99-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.4380.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.22-58.33%
Drugs41.23-20.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.88-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.96-54.55%
Drugs51.23400.00%
Burglary31.23200.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-66.67%
Public order20.74-60.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.91-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson92.71350.00%
Public order52.2266.67%
Other theft31.2350.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%

In October 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 offences2815.047.69%
Anti-social behaviour176.916.25%
Public order34.1950.00%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Other theft20.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Burglary20.49-66.67%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.410.00%
Burglary63.950.00%
Other theft41.480.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

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
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 202440
June 202428
May 202436
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 202312
November 202328
October 202328
September 202326

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 202413
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 202311
October 202317
September 202316

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hick Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Clos Gathen
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Delabeche Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cwrt Neville
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Llanelli (Station)
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Railway Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Nevill Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Maes Cambria
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Seaside Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Glanmor Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Nelson Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Mariners
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Emma Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Clos Sant Paul
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Downing Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lakefield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Llys Y Gof
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St David'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clos Glanmor
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Llysnewydd
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Burry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Heol Copperworks
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. George Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Trinity Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1