SA17 4SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA17 4SJ

SA17 4SJ, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.69 per 1,000 population. This SA17 4SJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA17 postcode area, which has experienced 64 crimes and a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA17 4SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA17 4SJ, encompassing approximately 1196 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA17 4SJ area, explore the SA17 4SJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA17 4SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lady Street with total crimes: 3
  • Ger-Y-Castell with total crimes: 2
  • Castle Road with total crimes: 1

SA17 4SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.6966.67%
Drugs24.180.00%
Other theft11.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.52-50.00%
Burglary22.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67100.00%
Shoplifting11.670.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.69-25.00%
Burglary15.02-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.05166.67%
Burglary36.6950.00%
Other theft32.510.00%
Public order22.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.03200.00%
Public order32.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.510.00%
Burglary22.510.00%
Other crime11.670.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.84-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.67-50.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.20150.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.510.00%
Theft from the person11.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
December 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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June 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20235
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA17 4SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lady Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ger-Y-Castell
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Castle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Parc Pendre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1