CASTLE STREET, SA17 5AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA17 5AX

CASTLE STREET, SA17 5AX, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population. This SA17 5AX 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 5AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA17 5AX, encompassing approximately 1148 residents.

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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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA17 5AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lady Street with total crimes: 3
  • Llys Gwenllian with total crimes: 2
  • Ger-Y-Castell with total crimes: 2

CASTLE STREET, SA17 5AX 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 offences57.8466.67%
Drugs24.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.740.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.610.00%
Burglary22.610.00%
Shoplifting11.740.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.61-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.450.00%
Burglary45.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.48-50.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.45500.00%
Public order35.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.610.00%
Burglary11.740.00%

In January 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 offences12.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.610.00%
Public order11.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%
Burglary10.870.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.740.00%
Theft from the person11.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.61-25.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.480.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
December 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA17 5AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lady Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Llys Gwenllian
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ger-Y-Castell
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Castle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1