WELLFIELD ROAD, SA31 1DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31 1DS

WELLFIELD ROAD, SA31 1DS, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.08 per 1,000 population. This SA31 1DS 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 1DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA31 1DS, encompassing approximately 2916 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SA31 1DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 4

WELLFIELD ROAD, SA31 1DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.08-38.10%
Shoplifting124.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.11400.00%
Drugs41.71100.00%
Public order31.37-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-50.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.2816.67%
Shoplifting207.20300.00%
Public order106.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.43-20.00%
Robbery21.37100.00%
Other theft20.69-50.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Burglary10.69-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.485.88%
Criminal damage and arson76.17600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4025.00%
Public order51.71-58.33%
Shoplifting51.71-54.55%
Other theft41.710.00%
Burglary31.37-25.00%
Drugs21.03-33.33%
Other crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.8670.00%
Public order125.8350.00%
Shoplifting114.1137.50%
Burglary43.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-33.33%
Drugs31.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%

In May 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 offences1014.400.00%
Public order83.430.00%
Shoplifting82.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.03-25.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.1133.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.74-75.00%
Other theft11.03-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.28-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour64.110.00%
Shoplifting52.06-64.29%
Other theft21.71100.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.80-5.56%
Shoplifting145.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.800.00%
Public order32.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Drugs21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Burglary10.69-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.770.00%
Shoplifting76.17-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour62.40-14.29%
Public order62.06-25.00%
Burglary32.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-40.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.880.00%
Shoplifting176.170.00%
Public order85.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.400.00%
Other theft11.710.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202421
July 202418
June 202417
May 202410
January 20243
December 202312
November 202317
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
June 202412
May 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
July 20245
June 202411
May 20248
December 20235
November 202314
October 20237
September 202317

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chapel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Cae Celyn
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Red Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Myrddin Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cae Eithin
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. John Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Morley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Narn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Long Acre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Richmond Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Pond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1