SA15 2UF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 2UF

SA15 2UF, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.30 per 1,000 population. This SA15 2UF 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 2UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 2UF, encompassing approximately 3726 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SA15 2UF Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Street with total crimes: 15
  • Waterloo Street with total crimes: 6
  • Inkerman Street with total crimes: 6

SA15 2UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5026.304.17%
Public order1013.42-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.68300.00%
Other theft72.15600.00%
Drugs51.8825.00%
Burglary51.3425.00%
Robbery41.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4821.7360.00%
Public order1212.8820.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.2225.00%
Burglary41.34-33.33%
Drugs41.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-83.33%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.59-30.23%
Anti-social behaviour128.05100.00%
Public order103.22-28.57%
Burglary62.6820.00%
Drugs41.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-42.86%
Other theft31.07-62.50%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4326.834200.00%
Public order1411.540.00%
Drugs83.760.00%
Other theft82.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.88-45.45%
Burglary51.610.00%
Possession of weapons41.340.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour113.22266.67%
Violence and sexual offences12.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour30.80-57.14%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72.15-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences11.88-88.89%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.49-70.97%
Drugs42.41-42.86%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.98-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour138.32-38.10%
Drugs73.49600.00%
Public order61.88-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.61-50.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour219.12-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson85.6314.29%
Public order72.150.00%
Other theft31.8850.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.27-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour279.1242.11%
Criminal damage and arson77.2475.00%
Public order71.88133.33%
Drugs21.880.00%
Other theft20.54-60.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour199.390.00%
Burglary65.100.00%
Other theft51.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
June 202412
May 20246
April 202411
March 20243
February 20247
January 202413
December 202313
November 202321
October 202327
September 202319

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202450
July 202448
June 202430
May 202443
April 20241
February 20241
January 20249
December 202331
November 202334
October 202334
September 202335

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20248
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202412
June 202410
May 202414
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
October 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
July 20241
May 20244

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

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. John Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Waterloo Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Inkerman Street
    Total6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hick Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Clos Gathen
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cowell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Station Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cwrt Neville
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Erw Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Railway Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Nevill Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 15. Maes Cambria
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Seaside Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bres Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Glanmor Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Nelson Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Waunlanyrafon
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lloyd Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Upper Inkerman Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Llys Y Morwr
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Clos Sant Paul
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Downing Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lakefield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Albert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Llys Y Gof
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1