SA15 4AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 4AX

SA15 4AX, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.89 per 1,000 population. This SA15 4AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA15 postcode area, which has experienced 403 crimes and a crime rate of 10.77 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA15 4AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 4AX, encompassing approximately 2350 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA15 4AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stryd Y Maswr with total crimes: 20
  • Iscoed with total crimes: 5
  • Lapwing Road with total crimes: 4

SA15 4AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1914.89216.67%
Violence and sexual offences98.08-35.71%
Public order33.830.00%
Other theft11.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-88.89%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.317.69%
Criminal damage and arson95.95800.00%
Shoplifting63.83500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.55100.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.9362.50%
Public order25.530.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%
Shoplifting10.43-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.43-87.50%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.610.00%
Vehicle crime83.400.00%
Shoplifting83.4060.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.40100.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.510.00%
Shoplifting53.400.00%
Public order22.130.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.70300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.70-77.78%
Other crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.51125.00%
Shoplifting53.83-16.67%
Drugs22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-66.67%
Other theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202413
June 20248
May 20248
February 20241
January 20242
December 20239
November 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA15 4AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stryd Y Maswr
    Total20
    Shoplifting18
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Iscoed
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lapwing Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Clos Caer Elms
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Heol Pibydd Y Dorlan
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Curlew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1