SA31 1JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31 1JU

SA31 1JU, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.34 per 1,000 population. This SA31 1JU 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 1JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA31 1JU, encompassing approximately 1779 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA31 1JU area, explore the SA31 1JU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-43.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA31 1JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5

SA31 1JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1730.346.25%
Shoplifting139.55-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour67.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.370.00%
Drugs52.8166.67%
Public order32.81-50.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Other theft10.56-87.50%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2338.77228.57%
Violence and sexual offences1612.92-20.00%
Other theft88.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.500.00%
Public order63.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.37-44.44%
Drugs32.81-25.00%
Robbery11.690.00%
Burglary10.56-75.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2034.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.24800.00%
Shoplifting75.06-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.93-14.29%
Other theft43.370.00%
Public order42.25-55.56%
Burglary42.2533.33%
Drugs42.25-33.33%
Other crime22.250.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1632.590.00%
Shoplifting148.9955.56%
Public order97.8712.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.06-30.00%
Drugs63.930.00%
Burglary33.37-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-83.33%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1633.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.99150.00%
Shoplifting95.620.00%
Public order85.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.500.00%
Burglary53.370.00%
Other theft42.810.00%
Other crime12.250.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.25-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.37-14.29%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.5040.00%
Public order13.930.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.93-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.81-93.75%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.1623.08%
Anti-social behaviour108.9942.86%
Shoplifting65.62-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.3733.33%
Public order32.250.00%
Other theft21.69100.00%
Drugs11.12-66.67%
Burglary10.560.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1526.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences138.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.300.00%
Drugs33.930.00%
Public order31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20241
May 20246
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 202420
June 202416
May 202416
January 20241
December 202316
November 202313

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
May 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
December 20231
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 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202423
July 20247
June 202414
May 20249
December 20236
November 202315

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20249
May 20248
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA31 1JU 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. Nightclub
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chapel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Red Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Myrddin Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Coracle Way
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blue Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Quay Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. John Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rhodfa'R Gogledd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Narn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Long Acre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Richmond Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Old Oak Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A484
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1