SA31 1QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31 1QG

SA31 1QG, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.55 per 1,000 population. This SA31 1QG 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 1QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA31 1QG, encompassing approximately 2334 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-39.13% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)

SA31 1QG 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

SA31 1QG 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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3235.55-20.00%
Shoplifting1413.70-39.13%
Public order86.00-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour73.43-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.00-12.50%
Drugs63.0050.00%
Other theft32.57-66.67%
Burglary11.28-50.00%
Robbery10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4048.82-16.67%
Shoplifting2317.13228.57%
Public order139.8585.71%
Anti-social behaviour105.5711.11%
Other theft94.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.85-38.46%
Drugs43.430.00%
Robbery31.71200.00%
Other crime21.28-33.33%
Burglary20.86-71.43%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4845.4037.14%
Criminal damage and arson1320.56116.67%
Anti-social behaviour95.5712.50%
Public order73.85-58.82%
Burglary73.0075.00%
Shoplifting73.00-53.33%
Other theft63.000.00%
Drugs42.57-42.86%
Other crime31.710.00%
Theft from the person11.280.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3540.26-10.26%
Public order1714.99112.50%
Shoplifting157.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.4214.29%
Drugs73.43133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.00-40.00%
Burglary42.57-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3939.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson1016.700.00%
Shoplifting104.280.00%
Public order84.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.4316.67%
Other theft53.000.00%
Burglary52.140.00%
Drugs32.140.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.57-40.00%

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 behaviour104.710.00%
Public order14.280.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.71-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences64.28-81.25%
Other theft12.570.00%
Shoplifting10.43-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3227.8410.34%
Anti-social behaviour1413.7075.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.0075.00%
Shoplifting63.00-64.71%
Public order32.570.00%
Drugs11.28-75.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2930.840.00%
Shoplifting1712.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.280.00%
Drugs43.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 202410
January 202410
December 202314
November 20238

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202413
June 20246
May 202410
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202440
July 202448
June 202435
May 202439
January 20246
December 202332
November 202329

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 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 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 20245
January 20241
December 20231
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 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 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
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 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20247
June 202417
May 20248
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
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 1QG 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. 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. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mansel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Morley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Narn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Morgan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Pond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Catherine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Friars Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1