SA18 3EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA18 3EX

SA18 3EX, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.43 per 1,000 population. This SA18 3EX 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 3EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA18 3EX, encompassing approximately 1166 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA18 3EX area, explore the SA18 3EX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SA18 3EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foundry Row with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Stryd-Y-Gwynt with total crimes: 2

SA18 3EX 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.4322.22%
Criminal damage and arson69.4320.00%
Drugs45.1433.33%
Other theft33.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.57-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.570.00%
Public order21.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.72-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.72-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.290.00%
Other theft33.430.00%
Public order32.57-25.00%
Drugs32.57200.00%
Burglary12.570.00%
Shoplifting10.86-50.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2031.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson717.1540.00%
Public order46.00-50.00%
Other theft33.43200.00%
Shoplifting22.57-66.67%
Drugs11.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1030.0111.11%
Public order88.57100.00%
Shoplifting66.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.14150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.290.00%
Drugs12.57-50.00%
Other theft10.86-83.33%
Other crime10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.720.00%
Other theft67.720.00%
Public order45.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.43200.00%
Shoplifting22.570.00%
Drugs21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Other crime11.710.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.86-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.71-33.33%

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 behaviour33.4350.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.57-95.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2030.86566.67%
Criminal damage and arson317.150.00%
Vehicle crime32.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.57-75.00%
Burglary21.710.00%
Public order21.71-50.00%
Other theft21.71100.00%
Drugs11.710.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

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 behaviour817.15300.00%
Public order46.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.43-40.00%
Other crime22.570.00%
Shoplifting11.71-75.00%
Other theft10.86-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.29-28.57%
Shoplifting44.29300.00%
Other theft33.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.57-50.00%
Public order21.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.000.00%
Public order33.430.00%
Other theft32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.570.00%
Shoplifting11.710.00%

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 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202420
June 202410
May 20249
January 20241
December 202320
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20234

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
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

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 3EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Foundry Row
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Stryd-Y-Gwynt
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Carregaman Isaf
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ffynnon Las
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parc Bwtrimawr
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Stryd Y Parc
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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