SA31 3JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31 3JR

SA31 3JR, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.89 per 1,000 population. This SA31 3JR 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 3JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA31 3JR, encompassing approximately 986 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-31.03% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-39.13% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

SA31 3JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Dark Gate with total crimes: 8

SA31 3JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2066.89-31.03%
Shoplifting1420.27-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson714.19-12.50%
Public order77.09-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.09-33.33%
Other theft36.08-62.50%
Drugs33.04-25.00%
Burglary13.04-50.00%
Robbery11.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2997.293.57%
Shoplifting2329.39283.33%
Public order1023.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.1312.50%
Criminal damage and arson89.12-11.11%
Other theft88.11166.67%
Drugs48.110.00%
Robbery24.050.00%
Burglary22.03-60.00%
Other crime12.03-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2875.0027.27%
Criminal damage and arson928.38200.00%
Public order89.12-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour88.1160.00%
Shoplifting68.11-60.00%
Burglary56.0825.00%
Drugs45.07-50.00%
Other theft34.050.00%
Other crime23.040.00%
Theft from the person12.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2269.93-18.52%
Shoplifting1522.3066.67%
Public order1115.2057.14%
Drugs811.15700.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.11-28.57%
Burglary45.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.040.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences2770.940.00%
Shoplifting927.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.1275.00%
Public order77.090.00%
Other theft67.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.080.00%
Burglary46.080.00%
Other crime14.050.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.05-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.0920.00%
Public order16.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.080.00%
Public order15.07-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.19-80.77%
Anti-social behaviour55.07-61.54%
Public order25.07-60.00%
Other theft12.03-50.00%
Shoplifting11.01-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2664.8630.00%
Anti-social behaviour1326.35116.67%
Criminal damage and arson713.1875.00%
Shoplifting67.09-60.00%
Public order56.0825.00%
Possession of weapons25.070.00%
Drugs22.03-50.00%
Other theft22.030.00%
Burglary12.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2058.780.00%
Shoplifting1520.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour615.200.00%
Public order46.080.00%
Drugs44.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.050.00%
Other theft24.050.00%
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Burglary12.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 20243
May 20246
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202411
May 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202429
July 202428
June 202422
May 202427
January 20245
December 202326
November 202320

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 202313
November 20236

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
May 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 20246
June 202415
May 20249
January 20241
December 20236
November 202315

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA31 3JR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lammas Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Chapel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Red Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pensarn Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Carmarthen
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mansel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Morley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Narn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Friars Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1