SA15 3SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 3SE

SA15 3SE, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.21 per 1,000 population. This SA15 3SE 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 3SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 3SE, encompassing approximately 3865 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA15 3SE area, explore the SA15 3SE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SA15 3SE area, visit the SA15 3SE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

SA15 3SE 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 3SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.2129.63%
Shoplifting129.06-25.00%
Public order103.10233.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.590.00%
Drugs51.5566.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.29400.00%
Burglary41.2933.33%
Other theft31.03-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.33-20.59%
Shoplifting166.99128.57%
Criminal damage and arson64.1450.00%
Other theft51.5525.00%
Public order31.29-57.14%
Burglary30.780.00%
Drugs30.78200.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.899.68%
Public order78.80-12.50%
Shoplifting71.81-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour61.81-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.55-33.33%
Other theft41.03300.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Drugs10.52-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.400.00%
Shoplifting138.020.00%
Public order83.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.810.00%
Drugs41.550.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour71.81133.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour30.78-25.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.29-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.10150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.29-75.00%
Drugs21.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.94-15.79%
Shoplifting114.14-35.29%
Public order62.850.00%
Burglary51.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.29-20.00%
Drugs31.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-75.00%
Other theft10.52-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.85-9.52%
Shoplifting174.9221.43%
Anti-social behaviour84.40-33.33%
Public order62.07-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.55-50.00%
Drugs41.29100.00%
Other theft41.030.00%
Burglary31.0350.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.2131.25%
Shoplifting145.4375.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.629.09%
Public order113.10120.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.8566.67%
Other theft42.59100.00%
Theft from the person21.030.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.140.00%
Shoplifting82.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.070.00%
Public order51.550.00%
Theft from the person21.290.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 202427
June 202434
May 202431
January 20244
December 202316
November 202319
October 202321
September 202316

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20243
June 20247
May 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311
September 20235

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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232
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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA15 3SE 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. Mount Pleasant Buildings
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. College Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. James Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Market Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Llys Yr Hen Felin
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 10. Wern Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Stepney Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gilbert Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Cross Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Arfryn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Corporation Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cwrt Elusendy
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Avis Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cwrt Y Wern
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. College Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Upper William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Fransham Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Cae-Du-Bach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Andrew Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Long Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Zion Row
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Clos Andreas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Drugs1