OLD ROAD, SA15 3HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 3HD

OLD ROAD, SA15 3HD, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.28 per 1,000 population. This SA15 3HD 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 3HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 3HD, encompassing approximately 2792 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

SA15 3HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 14
  • Sunny Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

OLD ROAD, SA15 3HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.10166.67%
Shoplifting82.8760.00%
Public order62.87-14.29%
Drugs52.15400.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.7040.91%
Public order711.1040.00%
Shoplifting52.5166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.79-25.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.40-15.38%
Public order57.88-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.7933.33%
Shoplifting31.43-57.14%
Other theft31.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-66.67%
Burglary10.72-66.67%
Drugs10.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.130.00%
Shoplifting79.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.5120.00%
Public order62.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.150.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Drugs31.070.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.7966.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.07-40.00%

In February 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 behaviour52.5166.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.79-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-60.00%
Drugs20.72-50.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.61-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson55.01-16.67%
Public order41.7933.33%
Drugs41.43-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Shoplifting31.07-66.67%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.5554.55%
Shoplifting96.0980.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.2250.00%
Drugs52.15150.00%
Public order31.79-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-62.50%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Other crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.12-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour83.9414.29%
Public order72.870.00%
Shoplifting52.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.79-20.00%
Other theft31.43200.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.010.00%
Public order72.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.510.00%
Theft from the person21.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

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

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 202431
June 202422
May 202426
February 20241
January 20247
December 202314
November 202317
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

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