SA18 9AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA18 9AU

SA18 9AU, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.29 per 1,000 population. This SA18 9AU 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 9AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA18 9AU, encompassing approximately 1122 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA18 9AU area, explore the SA18 9AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SA18 9AU 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 9AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.29-7.69%
Drugs510.69150.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.45400.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.450.00%
Other crime32.67200.00%
Other theft22.670.00%
Public order21.78-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1329.40-35.00%
Public order511.5866.67%
Shoplifting44.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.5650.00%
Other theft22.670.00%
Drugs21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.78-66.67%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.5142.86%
Criminal damage and arson317.82-25.00%
Public order32.67-62.50%
Other theft22.670.00%
Shoplifting21.78-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1431.1855.56%
Public order812.47300.00%
Shoplifting67.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.56-25.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences924.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.02300.00%
Other theft43.560.00%
Drugs33.560.00%
Public order22.670.00%
Shoplifting21.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.780.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%

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 behaviour22.67-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.78-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.24150.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.45-84.62%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.29225.00%
Public order411.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.560.00%
Vehicle crime33.560.00%
Drugs22.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-75.00%
Burglary21.78100.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Other crime11.780.00%
Shoplifting10.89-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour820.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.13-20.00%
Public order43.56100.00%
Shoplifting23.56-66.67%
Other theft21.78-33.33%
Burglary11.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

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
Shoplifting620.4950.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.35-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.45-20.00%
Other theft33.56-25.00%
Public order22.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.780.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.350.00%
Other theft44.450.00%
Shoplifting43.560.00%
Public order33.560.00%
Other crime22.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20243
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202420
June 202414
May 20249
February 20241
January 20242
December 202313
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 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 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 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

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 9AU 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. Stryd-Y-Gwynt
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Carregaman Isaf
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Stryd Y Parc
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Wallasey Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Stryd Y Cei
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Clos Yr Haul
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rice Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1