WOODS ROW, SA31 1BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31 1BU

WOODS ROW, SA31 1BU, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.17 per 1,000 population. This SA31 1BU 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 1BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA31 1BU, encompassing approximately 1991 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-39.13% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SA31 1BU Crime Hotspots

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

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

WOODS ROW, SA31 1BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2739.17-30.77%
Shoplifting1413.56-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour87.03-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.02-22.22%
Public order73.52-36.36%
Drugs63.5250.00%
Other theft33.01-70.00%
Burglary11.51-50.00%
Robbery10.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3956.75-7.14%
Shoplifting2319.59228.57%
Public order1111.5537.50%
Other theft105.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.0211.11%
Criminal damage and arson95.02-25.00%
Drugs44.520.00%
Robbery32.01200.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Burglary21.00-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4249.2227.27%
Criminal damage and arson1221.09140.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.0350.00%
Public order84.52-46.67%
Shoplifting74.02-53.33%
Other theft63.520.00%
Burglary63.0150.00%
Drugs43.01-42.86%
Other crime22.010.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3343.690.00%
Public order1516.5766.67%
Shoplifting157.5350.00%
Drugs77.53133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.01-50.00%
Burglary42.51-20.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3344.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1016.570.00%
Shoplifting105.020.00%
Public order95.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.5233.33%
Other theft74.020.00%
Burglary53.520.00%
Drugs32.510.00%
Other crime11.510.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.010.00%

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 behaviour63.52-33.33%
Public order13.010.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.0228.57%
Public order14.52-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.04-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences53.52-82.76%
Public order22.51-60.00%
Other theft11.00-75.00%
Shoplifting10.50-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2934.153.57%
Anti-social behaviour1314.5685.71%
Criminal damage and arson76.5375.00%
Shoplifting63.52-64.71%
Public order53.0125.00%
Other theft42.51100.00%
Drugs22.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2835.160.00%
Shoplifting1714.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.540.00%
Public order43.520.00%
Drugs42.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.010.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20249
January 20247
December 202313
November 20237

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 20245
May 202410
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202439
July 202442
June 202433
May 202433
January 20245
December 202329
November 202328

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20246
May 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20248
June 202415
May 20249
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 20247
June 202415
May 202410
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. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231

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 1BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Water Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lammas Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Chapel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Red Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Myrddin Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Coracle Way
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blue Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Quay Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. John Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rhodfa'R Gogledd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mansel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Morley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Narn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Richmond Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Pond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Catherine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Friars Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1