LAPWING ROAD, SA15 4SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA15 4SN

LAPWING ROAD, SA15 4SN, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.50 per 1,000 population. This SA15 4SN 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 4SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA15 4SN, encompassing approximately 1939 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

SA15 4SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lapwing Road with total crimes: 6
  • Stryd Y Maswr with total crimes: 6
  • Iscoed with total crimes: 5

LAPWING ROAD, SA15 4SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.5010.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.67700.00%
Shoplifting64.13500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.090.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.7742.86%
Public order25.160.00%
Other theft11.03-50.00%
Shoplifting10.52-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.52-87.50%
Drugs10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime815.470.00%
Shoplifting84.1360.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.13-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.61100.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

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 offences89.280.00%
Shoplifting54.130.00%
Public order22.580.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.06300.00%

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 offences11.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%

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 behaviour44.13100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.06-75.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences89.80166.67%
Shoplifting54.13-16.67%
Drugs22.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-66.67%
Other theft10.520.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.55-40.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.0925.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.060.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Public order11.03-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.250.00%
Public order32.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Shoplifting31.550.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202410
June 20247
May 20248
February 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lapwing Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stryd Y Maswr
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 3. Iscoed
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Greenway Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Derwent Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clos Bowen
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Heol James Gravell
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Swan Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heron Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Heol Pibydd Y Dorlan
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Cwrt Bergiers
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1