SA18 2PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA18 2PJ

SA18 2PJ, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.81 per 1,000 population. This SA18 2PJ 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 2PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA18 2PJ, encompassing approximately 1531 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SA18 2PJ 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: 6

SA18 2PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.81-19.05%
Drugs511.10400.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.26150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.26-25.00%
Other crime31.960.00%
Public order21.96-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2128.7310.53%
Public order513.7166.67%
Shoplifting43.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.61100.00%
Other crime32.610.00%
Other theft21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-33.33%
Burglary11.310.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.5426.67%
Criminal damage and arson312.400.00%
Public order31.96-62.50%
Other theft21.960.00%
Shoplifting21.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-50.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.810.00%
Public order89.79100.00%
Shoplifting65.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.92-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.61200.00%
Drugs11.96-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.79400.00%
Other theft53.260.00%
Public order43.260.00%
Drugs42.610.00%
Shoplifting32.610.00%
Other crime21.960.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.96-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences11.31-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.5375.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.57-78.57%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.7775.00%
Public order79.1416.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.57400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.26-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.610.00%
Drugs21.960.00%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Other theft21.31-33.33%
Shoplifting11.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.5914.29%
Anti-social behaviour75.2240.00%
Public order64.57500.00%
Other theft33.920.00%
Shoplifting21.96-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-66.67%
Burglary10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.36-41.67%
Shoplifting64.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.92-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.260.00%
Public order11.96-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.830.00%
Shoplifting43.920.00%
Public order32.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Other theft21.960.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Possession of weapons21.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
December 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 202419
June 202415
May 202415
February 20241
January 20243
December 202314
November 20238
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20245
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 2PJ 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
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Clos Y Coleg
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. A483
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stryd-Y-Gwynt
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Wallasey Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Stryd Y Cei
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tir-Y-Dail Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Drugs1