SA31 1AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31 1AD

SA31 1AD, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.40 per 1,000 population. This SA31 1AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA31 postcode area, which has experienced 193 crimes and a crime rate of 10.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA31 1AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA31 1AD, encompassing approximately 1348 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA31 1AD area, explore the SA31 1AD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SA31 1AD area, visit the SA31 1AD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

SA31 1AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Dark Gate with total crimes: 8

SA31 1AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2453.40-33.33%
Shoplifting1517.80-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson711.12-22.22%
Public order75.19-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.19-33.33%
Drugs44.4533.33%
Other theft32.97-70.00%
Burglary12.22-50.00%
Robbery10.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3677.87-2.70%
Shoplifting2326.70228.57%
Other theft1017.06100.00%
Public order107.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.670.00%
Drugs36.67-25.00%
Robbery22.22100.00%
Burglary21.48-60.00%
Other crime11.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3765.2732.14%
Criminal damage and arson927.44125.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.6728.57%
Public order86.67-27.27%
Shoplifting75.93-56.25%
Other theft55.190.00%
Burglary53.7125.00%
Drugs43.71-42.86%
Other crime22.970.00%
Theft from the person11.480.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2858.59-17.65%
Shoplifting1620.7777.78%
Public order1111.870.00%
Drugs78.16250.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.190.00%
Burglary45.19-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.970.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3461.560.00%
Public order1125.220.00%
Shoplifting98.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.6775.00%
Other theft65.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.450.00%
Burglary54.450.00%
Drugs23.710.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.97-33.33%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.1920.00%
Public order14.450.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.190.00%
Public order13.71-50.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.38-81.48%
Anti-social behaviour53.71-61.54%
Public order23.71-60.00%
Other theft11.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.74-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2748.218.00%
Anti-social behaviour1320.0285.71%
Criminal damage and arson79.6475.00%
Shoplifting65.19-64.71%
Public order54.4525.00%
Possession of weapons23.710.00%
Drugs21.48-50.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Burglary11.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2550.430.00%
Shoplifting1718.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.610.00%
Public order45.190.00%
Drugs42.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.970.00%
Other theft22.970.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Burglary11.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 202313
November 20237

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202436
July 202437
June 202428
May 202434
January 20245
December 202327
November 202325

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
May 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202411
May 202411
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 20247
June 202416
May 20249
January 20241
December 20236
November 202317

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA31 1AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dark Gate
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Water Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Lammas Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Chapel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Red Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Coracle Way
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Blue Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Quay Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. John Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Carmarthen
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mansel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Morley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Narn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Catherine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Friars Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1