WATER STREET, SA17 5BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA17 5BX

WATER STREET, SA17 5BX, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.32 per 1,000 population. This SA17 5BX 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 5BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA17 5BX, encompassing approximately 871 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA17 5BX 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

WATER STREET, SA17 5BX 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 offences510.32150.00%
Drugs25.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.290.00%
Other theft11.150.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.880.00%
Burglary22.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.29-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary38.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.440.00%

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 offences611.47500.00%
Public order36.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.440.00%

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 offences13.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

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 theft28.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.29100.00%
Public order12.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-66.67%
Burglary11.150.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.440.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
December 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 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 9 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA17 5BX 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