SA18 2AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA18 2AL

SA18 2AL, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.02 per 1,000 population. This SA18 2AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA18 postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA18 2AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA18 2AL, encompassing approximately 738 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA18 2AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Ceidrim Road with total crimes: 5
  • Ceidrim Road with total crimes: 4
  • Maes Y Fron with total crimes: 3

SA18 2AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.0242.86%
Burglary213.54100.00%
Drugs22.710.00%
Shoplifting12.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Public order11.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.96133.33%
Anti-social behaviour39.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.060.00%
Robbery11.350.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Burglary11.35-50.00%

In July 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 offences314.8950.00%
Burglary24.06100.00%
Drugs22.710.00%
Public order12.710.00%
Theft from the person11.350.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences210.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.710.00%
Shoplifting12.710.00%
Burglary11.350.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order318.960.00%
Vehicle crime34.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.71100.00%
Other crime12.710.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.71-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.8950.00%
Shoplifting28.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.71-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.4250.00%
Other theft24.060.00%
Shoplifting12.710.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Public order11.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.77-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.06-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.190.00%
Shoplifting15.420.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Public order11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA18 2AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. New Ceidrim Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Ceidrim Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Maes Y Fron
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Folland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Maesyrhendre
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 6. Teras Yr Arced
    Total1
    Shoplifting1