SA31 1RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31 1RR

SA31 1RR, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.33 per 1,000 population. This SA31 1RR 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 1RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA31 1RR, encompassing approximately 3328 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SA31 1RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Dark Gate with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

SA31 1RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.33-28.57%
Public order89.01-38.46%
Drugs72.40250.00%
Shoplifting72.10-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson62.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.80-44.44%
Other theft21.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4230.34-6.67%
Shoplifting1712.62325.00%
Public order135.1130.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.70-18.18%
Other crime32.70200.00%
Robbery20.90100.00%
Drugs20.60-50.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Burglary20.60-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4528.2436.36%
Criminal damage and arson1113.52120.00%
Public order103.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.0012.50%
Drugs42.700.00%
Shoplifting41.20-66.67%
Burglary41.200.00%
Other theft41.200.00%
Theft from the person11.200.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.63-15.38%
Public order159.91-11.76%
Shoplifting124.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.6060.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.40-37.50%
Drugs41.500.00%
Burglary41.20100.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3926.130.00%
Public order1711.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.40-28.57%
Shoplifting41.500.00%
Drugs41.200.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72.1040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.50-16.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.10-14.29%
Drugs11.800.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.11-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences72.10-70.83%
Other theft12.100.00%
Shoplifting10.30-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.2112.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.7025.00%
Shoplifting51.50-44.44%
Public order31.500.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.230.00%
Shoplifting99.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202442
July 202445
June 202433
May 202439
January 20247
December 202324
November 202330

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202411
June 20245
May 20248
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202410
June 202415
May 202417
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 3 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
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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

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
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Water Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lammas Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Chapel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Cae Celyn
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St David'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 9. Red Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Myrddin Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cae Eithin
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Model Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Mansel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Morley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Narn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lon Hir
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Morgan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Catherine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Friars Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1