LITTLE WATER STREET, SA31 1HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31 1HB

LITTLE WATER STREET, SA31 1HB, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.47 per 1,000 population. This SA31 1HB 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 1HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA31 1HB, encompassing approximately 2578 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-15.62% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

SA31 1HB 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

LITTLE WATER STREET, SA31 1HB 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 offences2729.47-15.62%
Shoplifting1410.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.43-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.7116.67%
Drugs62.7120.00%
Public order62.33-64.71%
Other theft32.33-40.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3238.39-17.95%
Shoplifting2112.41250.00%
Public order178.14183.33%
Anti-social behaviour86.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.10-53.85%
Other theft52.33-16.67%
Drugs51.9425.00%
Robbery21.94100.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Burglary10.78-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3935.6825.81%
Criminal damage and arson1315.13333.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.0414.29%
Other theft63.100.00%
Public order62.33-62.50%
Burglary62.3350.00%
Shoplifting62.33-57.14%
Drugs42.33-42.86%
Other crime21.550.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3132.9610.71%
Public order1612.0260.00%
Shoplifting146.2155.56%
Drugs75.43250.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.71-36.36%
Burglary42.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.55-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2832.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.8657.14%
Criminal damage and arson104.270.00%
Public order103.880.00%
Shoplifting93.880.00%
Other theft53.490.00%
Burglary41.940.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72.7116.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.33-25.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.490.00%
Public order13.100.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.04-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences43.10-84.00%
Other theft11.55-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.33-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour119.7057.14%
Shoplifting64.27-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson52.3366.67%
Other theft31.94200.00%
Public order31.160.00%
Drugs11.16-75.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.600.00%
Shoplifting1710.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.590.00%
Drugs42.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Public order31.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 202311
November 20237

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202413
June 20243
May 202410
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202432
July 202439
June 202431
May 202428
January 20244
December 202325
November 202326

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
May 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 1 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

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 20246
June 202416
May 202410
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202421
July 20246
June 202414
May 20249
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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA31 1HB 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. Chapel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Red Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Myrddin Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Rhodfa'R Gogledd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Long Acre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Richmond Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Old Oak Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A484
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Morgan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Pond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St Catherine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1