NEW ROAD, SA15 3DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 3DW

NEW ROAD, SA15 3DW, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.94 per 1,000 population. This SA15 3DW 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 3DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 3DW, encompassing approximately 2710 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA15 3DW area, explore the SA15 3DW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (9.76% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

SA15 3DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Street with total crimes: 15
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 14
  • Sunny Hill with total crimes: 9

NEW ROAD, SA15 3DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4533.949.76%
Shoplifting916.6080.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.95166.67%
Drugs72.95600.00%
Public order62.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.210.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4127.6728.12%
Public order1215.12100.00%
Shoplifting54.4366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.840.00%
Other theft31.48-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-40.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.24-5.88%
Public order611.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.21-28.57%
Other theft51.8466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.84-33.33%
Shoplifting31.48-57.14%
Drugs31.11-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3429.143300.00%
Public order812.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.95-30.00%
Drugs72.580.00%
Shoplifting72.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.580.00%
Burglary32.210.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.84-28.57%

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 behaviour73.3216.67%
Violence and sexual offences12.58-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.01-74.07%
Anti-social behaviour62.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21-66.67%
Drugs20.74-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.2922.73%
Criminal damage and arson69.96-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.21-33.33%
Public order52.2125.00%
Drugs41.84-33.33%
Shoplifting31.48-66.67%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.3515.79%
Anti-social behaviour98.12-40.00%
Shoplifting93.3280.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.3216.67%
Drugs62.58100.00%
Other theft42.21-20.00%
Public order41.48-33.33%
Other crime11.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.0166.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.53100.00%
Public order62.21-25.00%
Other theft52.21150.00%
Shoplifting51.840.00%
Other crime31.840.00%
Drugs31.11200.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.010.00%
Public order83.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.950.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Theft from the person20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202445
July 202441
June 202432
May 202434
April 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 202327
November 202322
October 202319
September 202319

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202412
June 20246
May 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA15 3DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. John Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Frederick Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sunny Hill
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Mount Pleasant Buildings
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Market Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 7. Cowell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Llys Yr Hen Felin
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. West End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Greenway Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Derwent Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Coldstream Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stradey Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Roland Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Old Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Gilbert Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Cross Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Coleshill Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Waunlanyrafon
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1