UNION STREET, SA18 2NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA18 2NL

UNION STREET, SA18 2NL, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.53 per 1,000 population. This SA18 2NL 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 2NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA18 2NL, encompassing approximately 975 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA18 2NL area, explore the SA18 2NL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SA18 2NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foundry Row with total crimes: 8
  • Hall Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

UNION STREET, SA18 2NL 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 Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.53-16.67%
Drugs310.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.08200.00%
Other crime33.08200.00%
Possession of weapons13.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.669.09%
Shoplifting312.30200.00%
Public order33.08200.00%
Other theft23.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.45-15.38%
Other theft211.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05-33.33%
Public order12.05-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-66.67%
Shoplifting11.03-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1329.7318.18%
Shoplifting513.33400.00%
Public order55.1325.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.630.00%
Public order411.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.10200.00%
Drugs23.080.00%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.05-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.030.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.15150.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.13-90.91%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1130.76120.00%
Public order411.28100.00%
Vehicle crime34.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.080.00%
Drugs23.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05-80.00%
Burglary22.05100.00%
Other crime12.050.00%
Shoplifting11.03-50.00%
Other theft11.03-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1023.58150.00%
Violence and sexual offences510.250.00%
Other theft35.130.00%
Shoplifting23.08-66.67%
Public order22.050.00%
Burglary12.050.00%

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
Shoplifting618.4550.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.15-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour45.130.00%
Public order24.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%

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 offences926.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.230.00%
Shoplifting44.100.00%
Public order34.100.00%
Other theft23.080.00%
Other crime22.050.00%
Possession of weapons22.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202411
June 202413
May 202411
February 20241
January 20241
December 202311
November 20235
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 202310
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20233

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 2NL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Foundry Row
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hall Street
    Total6
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wallasey Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Stryd Y Cei
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1