SA18 3DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA18 3DD

SA18 3DD, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.67 per 1,000 population. This SA18 3DD 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 3DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA18 3DD, encompassing approximately 1190 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA18 3DD area, explore the SA18 3DD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SA18 3DD area, visit the SA18 3DD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SA18 3DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Parc Yr Hun with total crimes: 3
  • Manor Road with total crimes: 2

SA18 3DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.6757.14%
Criminal damage and arson59.2425.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.2050.00%
Possession of weapons22.520.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Drugs21.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.88-42.86%
Other theft23.360.00%
Drugs21.68100.00%
Public order21.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Shoplifting11.680.00%
Robbery10.840.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1424.35133.33%
Criminal damage and arson711.76250.00%
Public order45.88-20.00%
Other theft23.36100.00%
Shoplifting11.68-80.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.31-14.29%
Public order55.0425.00%
Shoplifting54.20150.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.68-33.33%
Drugs11.68-50.00%
Other theft10.84-83.33%
Other crime10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.510.00%
Other theft65.880.00%
Public order45.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.52100.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Drugs21.680.00%
Other crime11.680.00%
Robbery10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.68-33.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.3650.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.52-92.86%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.631300.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.76-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Drugs11.680.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.11166.67%
Public order46.7233.33%
Other crime33.360.00%
Shoplifting12.52-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.84-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting416.79300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.36-25.00%
Public order32.5250.00%
Other theft32.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.040.00%
Public order23.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Shoplifting11.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202414
June 20246
May 20247
January 20241
December 202314
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3DD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parc Yr Hun
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Manor Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Stryd-Y-Gwynt
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Carregaman Isaf
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ffynnon Las
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parc Bwtrimawr
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Stryd Y Cei
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Clos Yr Haul
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bishop Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Pantglas
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Villiers Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Pen-Y-Banc Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ffordd Y Rhyd
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1