SA18 2NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA18 2NW

SA18 2NW, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.92 per 1,000 population. This SA18 2NW 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 2NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA18 2NW, encompassing approximately 1171 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SA18 2NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Street with total crimes: 6
  • Clos Y Coleg with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

SA18 2NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.92-35.71%
Drugs37.68200.00%
Other crime32.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71100.00%
Possession of weapons11.710.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.0540.00%
Shoplifting411.95100.00%
Public order23.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.22-23.08%
Other theft28.540.00%
Public order21.71-50.00%
Shoplifting21.71-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%

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 offences1321.348.33%
Shoplifting511.10150.00%
Public order44.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.340.00%
Public order410.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.41100.00%
Drugs21.710.00%
Shoplifting21.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%

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 behaviour11.71-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.85-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.68133.33%
Violence and sexual offences25.97-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.90150.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.540.00%
Public order34.27-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.56-70.00%
Drugs22.560.00%
Other crime11.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.85-50.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1021.34150.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.540.00%
Public order43.41300.00%
Shoplifting23.41-66.67%
Other theft21.710.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.41-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.410.00%
Public order11.71-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.540.00%
Shoplifting43.410.00%
Public order33.410.00%
Other theft22.560.00%
Other crime21.710.00%
Possession of weapons21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
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 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 202310
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202410
June 202413
May 202412
February 20241
January 20242
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hall Street
    Total6
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Clos Y Coleg
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Drugs1