SA31 3EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31 3EL

SA31 3EL, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.36 per 1,000 population. This SA31 3EL 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 3EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA31 3EL, encompassing approximately 3267 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-34.21% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)

SA31 3EL 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
  • Water Street with total crimes: 5

SA31 3EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.36-34.21%
Public order97.65-35.71%
Shoplifting72.75-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour52.14-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.53-44.44%
Drugs31.5350.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3829.68-9.52%
Shoplifting1711.63466.67%
Public order145.2055.56%
Criminal damage and arson94.2828.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.75-22.22%
Other crime32.14200.00%
Robbery20.92100.00%
Drugs20.61-33.33%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Burglary20.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4226.0140.00%
Anti-social behaviour912.8512.50%
Public order92.75-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7540.00%
Burglary42.14100.00%
Drugs31.22-25.00%
Shoplifting30.92-62.50%
Other theft30.920.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.11-18.92%
Public order109.18-33.33%
Shoplifting83.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.4560.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.45-28.57%
Drugs41.53-20.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3725.090.00%
Public order1511.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.14-28.57%
Drugs51.530.00%
Other theft31.530.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72.1440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.530.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.84-16.67%
Drugs11.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.59-68.42%
Anti-social behaviour61.840.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.16-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour65.8120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8425.00%
Public order41.5333.33%
Shoplifting31.22-57.14%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.140.00%
Shoplifting78.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.530.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202438
July 202442
June 202430
May 202437
January 20246
December 202319
November 202328

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 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
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 20249
June 202410
May 202415
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 3 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA31 3EL 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. Water Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lammas Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Cae Celyn
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St David'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Red Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blue Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. John Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Picton Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Model Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Mansel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Morley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Narn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lon Hir
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Morgan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Catherine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Friars Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Brickyard Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1