OLD CASTLE ROAD, SA15 2SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 2SW

OLD CASTLE ROAD, SA15 2SW, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.50 per 1,000 population. This SA15 2SW 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 2SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 2SW, encompassing approximately 2257 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA15 2SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lapwing Road with total crimes: 6
  • Waterloo Street with total crimes: 6
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4

OLD CASTLE ROAD, SA15 2SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.5026.67%
Anti-social behaviour78.42250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.100.00%
Other theft31.77200.00%
Robbery21.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.6350.00%
Public order36.64-50.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.40-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour64.4350.00%
Public order62.66100.00%
Other theft22.660.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.160.00%
Drugs59.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.21-50.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.54700.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.77-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences11.33-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.09166.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.77-50.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.079.09%
Criminal damage and arson45.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.77-70.00%
Public order31.3350.00%
Other theft11.33-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.6237.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.87-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson44.43-20.00%
Other theft21.77100.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.29120.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.87-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson53.540.00%
Public order22.21-50.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.210.00%
Public order42.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.770.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 202310
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202415
June 202410
May 202422
February 20241
January 20244
December 202312
November 202311
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

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

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lapwing Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Waterloo Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Greenway Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Erw Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Traeth Ffordd
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Swan Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Coleshill Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waunlanyrafon
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lloyd Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Downing Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lakefield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Albert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1