SA15 3JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 3JF

SA15 3JF, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.71 per 1,000 population. This SA15 3JF 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 3JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 3JF, encompassing approximately 2839 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (13.79% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

SA15 3JF 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

SA15 3JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3325.7113.79%
Shoplifting1211.62-25.00%
Public order104.2325.00%
Drugs53.5266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.76100.00%
Burglary41.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.3011.54%
Shoplifting1610.21128.57%
Public order85.6433.33%
Other theft32.8250.00%
Drugs31.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In June 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 offences2618.67-3.70%
Shoplifting79.16-46.15%
Public order62.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.11-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-57.14%
Burglary21.06-33.33%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Drugs10.70-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.360.00%
Shoplifting139.510.00%
Public order94.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.1716.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.470.00%
Drugs41.410.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.1150.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.41-33.33%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.8220.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.11-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.93-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour51.76150.00%
Drugs21.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-80.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.960.00%
Shoplifting115.99-35.29%
Public order63.8720.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.110.00%
Drugs41.76-20.00%
Burglary31.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.486.25%
Shoplifting175.9921.43%
Drugs55.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.76-37.50%
Public order51.76-50.00%
Other theft31.76-25.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.8923.08%
Shoplifting145.6475.00%
Public order104.9366.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.52-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.82-28.57%
Other theft41.76300.00%
Drugs21.410.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.580.00%
Shoplifting83.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.820.00%
Public order62.470.00%
Theft from the person22.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202429
June 202426
May 202427
February 20241
January 20245
December 202317
November 202317
October 202316
September 202313

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

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202416
June 20247
May 202413
December 202311
November 202317
October 202314
September 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
October 20231
September 20232

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA15 3JF 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. Supermarket
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Llys Yr Hen Felin
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 9. West End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Stepney Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coldstream Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Old Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Gilbert Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Cross Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Arfryn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Andrew Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Long Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Zion Row
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Clos Andreas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Coleshill Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1