SA15 3JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 3JB

SA15 3JB, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 118 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.49 per 1,000 population. This SA15 3JB 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 3JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 3JB, encompassing approximately 3324 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (26.19% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)

SA15 3JB 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

SA15 3JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5335.4926.19%
Public order1715.9421.43%
Shoplifting135.11-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour103.91400.00%
Drugs73.0140.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.11-25.00%
Burglary41.8033.33%
Other theft41.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4229.7816.67%
Shoplifting1612.63128.57%
Public order144.8155.56%
Criminal damage and arson84.2160.00%
Drugs52.4166.67%
Other theft41.500.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.36-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour910.83-18.18%
Public order92.71-25.00%
Shoplifting72.71-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson52.11-37.50%
Other theft41.500.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Drugs30.90-62.50%
Theft from the person20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3930.683800.00%
Shoplifting1311.730.00%
Public order123.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.61-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson83.310.00%
Drugs82.410.00%
Other theft42.410.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour144.51133.33%
Violence and sexual offences14.210.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour61.80-45.45%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour113.6137.50%
Criminal damage and arson13.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.62-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.4114.29%
Drugs42.41-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-83.33%
Robbery10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.5618.52%
Shoplifting119.62-35.29%
Public order83.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.41-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.11-25.00%
Drugs51.80-16.67%
Burglary21.50-33.33%
Other theft20.60-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2726.473.85%
Shoplifting178.1221.43%
Anti-social behaviour125.11-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.61-27.27%
Drugs62.41100.00%
Public order61.80-33.33%
Other theft51.8025.00%
Burglary31.5050.00%
Other crime10.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2628.5718.18%
Anti-social behaviour207.8281.82%
Shoplifting146.0275.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.2157.14%
Public order93.3128.57%
Other theft42.7133.33%
Drugs31.20200.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.620.00%
Shoplifting83.310.00%
Public order72.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.110.00%
Other theft32.110.00%
Theft from the person20.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202453
July 202442
June 202436
May 202439
April 20241
January 20248
December 202332
November 202327
October 202326
September 202322

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20242
June 20249
May 202411
April 202414
March 20246
February 202411
January 20248
December 20237
November 202312
October 202320
September 202311

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202414
June 20249
May 202412
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202416
June 20247
May 202413
December 202311
November 202317
October 202314
September 20238

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 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA15 3JB 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. Supermarket
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Inkerman Street
    Total6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Mount Pleasant Buildings
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. James Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Market Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Cowell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Llys Yr Hen Felin
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 14. West End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Wern Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Stepney Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Coldstream Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bres Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gilbert Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Cross Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Cwrt Elusendy
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cwrt Y Wern
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. College Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Upper William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Cae-Du-Bach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Andrew Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Long Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Zion Row
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Clos Andreas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1