SA31 3AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31 3AR

SA31 3AR, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.55 per 1,000 population. This SA31 3AR 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 3AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA31 3AR, encompassing approximately 1415 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA31 3AR area, explore the SA31 3AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SA31 3AR area, visit the SA31 3AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA31 3AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dark Gate with total crimes: 8
  • Water Street with total crimes: 5
  • Lammas Street with total crimes: 5

SA31 3AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.55-42.86%
Public order611.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.240.00%
Other theft33.5350.00%
Shoplifting32.1250.00%
Drugs22.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2839.563.70%
Public order819.7814.29%
Criminal damage and arson65.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.2425.00%
Other theft23.53100.00%
Shoplifting21.41100.00%
Robbery11.410.00%
Drugs10.71-66.67%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2738.1535.00%
Public order719.08133.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.240.00%
Drugs32.8350.00%
Theft from the person22.120.00%
Shoplifting11.41-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2029.67-16.67%
Shoplifting414.13300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.83100.00%
Public order32.83-70.00%
Drugs22.12-33.33%
Burglary11.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2433.910.00%
Public order1016.960.00%
Other theft37.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.120.00%
Drugs32.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.120.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.1250.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.12-33.33%
Drugs11.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.07-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.830.00%
Shoplifting12.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-75.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8350.00%
Vehicle crime22.12100.00%
Public order11.410.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.71-75.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.3133.33%
Shoplifting414.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.83-33.33%
Other crime21.41100.00%
Other theft11.41-50.00%
Drugs10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-75.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.60100.00%
Shoplifting32.83-25.00%
Public order32.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.12-66.67%
Other theft22.12-33.33%
Drugs21.41100.00%
Other crime11.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.600.00%
Shoplifting46.360.00%
Other theft32.830.00%
Public order22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Drugs11.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202428
July 202427
June 202420
May 202424
January 20244
December 202315
November 202320
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 202410
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 3AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Water Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lammas Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. St David'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Blue Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Picton Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Model Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Mansel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Morley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. St Catherine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Friars Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Brickyard Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1