SA31 3EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31 3EB

SA31 3EB, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.19 per 1,000 population. This SA31 3EB 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 3EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA31 3EB, encompassing approximately 2818 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA31 3EB area, explore the SA31 3EB 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 (-22.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)

SA31 3EB 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 3EB 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 offences3125.19-22.50%
Public order911.00-35.71%
Shoplifting73.19-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour62.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.13-54.55%
Drugs41.770.00%
Other theft31.42-25.00%
Burglary11.06-50.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4037.97-14.89%
Shoplifting1714.19325.00%
Public order146.0375.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.97-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.900.00%
Drugs43.19-33.33%
Other theft41.420.00%
Other crime31.42200.00%
Robbery21.06100.00%
Burglary20.71-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4735.1330.56%
Criminal damage and arson1216.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.260.00%
Public order83.19-46.67%
Drugs62.8420.00%
Burglary52.1366.67%
Other theft41.770.00%
Shoplifting41.42-66.67%
Theft from the person11.420.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3631.58-16.28%
Public order1512.77-6.25%
Shoplifting125.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.19-25.00%
Drugs52.130.00%
Burglary31.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4334.420.00%
Public order1615.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.84-25.00%
Drugs52.130.00%
Burglary41.770.00%
Other theft41.420.00%
Shoplifting41.420.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour82.8460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.77-37.50%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.1914.29%
Drugs12.840.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.32-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences52.48-83.33%
Other theft11.770.00%
Shoplifting10.35-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.29-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour1110.6457.14%
Criminal damage and arson63.9050.00%
Shoplifting52.13-44.44%
Public order31.770.00%
Drugs11.06-50.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.1310.00%
Shoplifting911.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.48-33.33%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Public order31.06-66.67%
Drugs21.06-50.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.5511.11%
Public order910.64125.00%
Shoplifting93.19-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour73.19-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson62.48-14.29%
Drugs42.13300.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.480.00%
Shoplifting149.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.610.00%
Public order42.480.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202440
July 202447
June 202436
May 202443
January 20245
December 202330
November 202333
October 202330
September 202327

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 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202412
June 20246
May 20248
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 20248
January 20247
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237
September 202313

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 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 20248
June 202415
May 202416
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.20 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
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20231
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
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA31 3EB 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. Coracle Way
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Blue Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Quay Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. John Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Picton Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Model Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mansel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Morley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Narn Road
    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. Brickyard Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1