GATHEN CLOSE, SA15 2RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 2RW

GATHEN CLOSE, SA15 2RW, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.93 per 1,000 population. This SA15 2RW 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 2RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 2RW, encompassing approximately 4352 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-20.45% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

SA15 2RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterloo Street with total crimes: 6
  • Hick Street with total crimes: 6
  • Clos Gathen with total crimes: 6

GATHEN CLOSE, SA15 2RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.93-20.45%
Other theft58.04150.00%
Public order51.15-28.57%
Burglary41.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.6950.00%
Drugs30.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.690.00%
Robbery20.69100.00%
Other crime20.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.0883.33%
Public order710.1116.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-75.00%
Burglary30.69-57.14%
Drugs20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.01-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.51300.00%
Burglary72.7675.00%
Public order61.61-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.3825.00%
Drugs31.1550.00%
Other theft20.69-71.43%
Other crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4018.383900.00%
Public order119.190.00%
Other theft72.530.00%
Burglary41.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Possession of weapons40.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.15-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.15-37.50%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.0514.29%
Violence and sexual offences61.84-66.67%
Drugs41.38-42.86%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Burglary10.46-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.72-40.00%
Drugs74.14600.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.61-40.00%
Burglary41.380.00%
Public order30.92-50.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.08-18.92%
Anti-social behaviour146.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.22400.00%
Public order62.30-25.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3718.6148.00%
Anti-social behaviour218.5023.53%
Public order84.82700.00%
Other theft31.84-40.00%
Drugs30.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Burglary20.46-60.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.740.00%
Burglary53.910.00%
Other theft51.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 202444
June 202424
May 202440
April 20241
March 20243
January 20246
December 202318
November 202330
October 202337
September 202325

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
December 20236
November 202310
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 202411
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 202314
October 202321
September 202317

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Waterloo Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hick Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Clos Gathen
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Delabeche Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Station Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cwrt Neville
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Llanelli (Station)
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Nevill Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Glanmor Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Nelson Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Emma Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Margam Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ger Y Llan
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Llys Y Morwr
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Burry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Heol Copperworks
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. George Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Russell Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Trinity Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Rice Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1