DARK GATE, SA31 1PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31 1PS

DARK GATE, SA31 1PS, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.34 per 1,000 population. This SA31 1PS 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 1PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA31 1PS, encompassing approximately 2080 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

SA31 1PS 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

DARK GATE, SA31 1PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3241.34-27.27%
Shoplifting1515.38-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson87.21-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour83.85-11.11%
Public order83.85-38.46%
Drugs63.8550.00%
Other theft32.88-66.67%
Burglary11.44-50.00%
Robbery10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4457.69-6.38%
Shoplifting2321.15228.57%
Public order1311.0644.44%
Criminal damage and arson116.25-15.38%
Other theft95.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.330.00%
Drugs44.33-20.00%
Robbery31.92200.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Burglary20.96-71.43%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4751.4427.03%
Criminal damage and arson1322.59116.67%
Public order96.25-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.330.00%
Burglary74.3375.00%
Shoplifting73.37-56.25%
Other theft63.370.00%
Drugs52.88-28.57%
Other crime22.400.00%
Theft from the person10.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3746.15-7.50%
Shoplifting1617.7960.00%
Public order157.6915.38%
Anti-social behaviour97.2112.50%
Drugs74.33133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.37-33.33%
Burglary42.88-20.00%
Theft from the person11.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4048.070.00%
Public order1319.230.00%
Shoplifting106.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.3360.00%
Other theft63.850.00%
Burglary52.880.00%
Drugs32.400.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Theft from the person10.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.40-16.67%

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 behaviour63.37-40.00%
Public order12.880.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.770.00%
Public order14.81-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.61-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences54.81-83.87%
Public order22.40-60.00%
Other theft10.96-50.00%
Shoplifting10.48-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3133.653.33%
Anti-social behaviour1314.9062.50%
Criminal damage and arson76.2575.00%
Shoplifting63.37-66.67%
Public order52.8825.00%
Possession of weapons22.400.00%
Drugs20.96-50.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3037.020.00%
Shoplifting1814.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.650.00%
Public order43.850.00%
Drugs41.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.920.00%
Vehicle crime31.920.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202413
June 20246
May 20249
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 202410
January 202410
December 202313
November 20238

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202444
July 202447
June 202437
May 202440
January 20245
December 202331
November 202330

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
May 20246
January 20241
December 20232
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 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
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 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20249
June 202415
May 202413
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 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 202410
January 20241
December 20236
November 202318

A total of 5 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
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
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 1PS 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. 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. St David'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 10. Red Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Myrddin Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Coracle Way
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Blue Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Quay Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. John Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Model Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Carmarthen
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mansel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Morley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Narn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Morgan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Pond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. St Catherine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Friars Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Brickyard Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1