SA31 3BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31 3BE

SA31 3BE, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.09 per 1,000 population. This SA31 3BE 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 3BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA31 3BE, encompassing approximately 2206 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA31 3BE area, explore the SA31 3BE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-16.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)

SA31 3BE 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 3BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3133.09-16.22%
Public order914.05-30.77%
Shoplifting74.08-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson63.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.72-33.33%
Other theft42.7233.33%
Drugs41.8133.33%
Burglary11.810.00%
Robbery10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3744.42-15.91%
Shoplifting1816.77350.00%
Public order138.1644.44%
Anti-social behaviour95.8912.50%
Criminal damage and arson94.08-30.77%
Drugs34.08-25.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Robbery21.360.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Burglary10.45-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4442.6029.41%
Criminal damage and arson1319.94116.67%
Public order95.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.08-11.11%
Burglary53.6366.67%
Drugs42.27-20.00%
Shoplifting41.81-66.67%
Other theft31.81200.00%
Theft from the person21.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3438.98-19.05%
Public order1215.41-25.00%
Shoplifting125.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.08-25.00%
Drugs52.7225.00%
Burglary32.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4242.150.00%
Public order1619.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.63-14.29%
Burglary42.720.00%
Other theft41.810.00%
Shoplifting41.810.00%
Drugs41.810.00%
Other crime21.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.1740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.27-28.57%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.6316.67%
Drugs13.170.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.80-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.72-81.48%
Other theft12.270.00%
Shoplifting10.45-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-83.33%
Public order10.45-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2726.29-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour1012.2466.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.53100.00%
Shoplifting52.72-44.44%
Public order32.270.00%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-33.33%
Drugs10.91-50.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3128.5514.81%
Shoplifting914.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.080.00%
Vehicle crime32.72200.00%
Public order31.36-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-40.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Drugs20.91-60.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Burglary10.91-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2730.3712.50%
Shoplifting912.24-35.71%
Public order84.0860.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.63-50.00%
Drugs52.72400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.27-16.67%
Burglary22.270.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.460.00%
Shoplifting1410.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.440.00%
Public order52.720.00%
Other theft32.270.00%
Drugs11.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202437
July 202444
June 202434
May 202442
January 20245
December 202327
November 202331
October 202327
September 202324

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202413
June 20246
May 20248
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236
September 202312

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 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20249
June 202412
May 202416
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239
September 202314

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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 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 3BE 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. Nightclub
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Water Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Lammas Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Chapel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Coracle Way
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Picton Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Model Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mansel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Morley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Narn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Morgan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St Catherine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Friars Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Brickyard Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1