SA31 3JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31 3JU

SA31 3JU, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.79 per 1,000 population. This SA31 3JU 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 3JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA31 3JU, encompassing approximately 1420 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA31 3JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Salem with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Pondside with total crimes: 3

SA31 3JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.797.69%
Anti-social behaviour29.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Other crime21.41100.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.3830.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.15100.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Shoplifting10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.20-23.08%
Drugs37.04200.00%
Public order32.110.00%
Robbery22.110.00%
Shoplifting21.410.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.388.33%
Shoplifting29.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.490.00%
Public order38.450.00%
Other theft32.110.00%
Shoplifting22.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.860.00%
Public order34.2350.00%
Burglary22.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.450.00%
Drugs24.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Public order21.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202410
June 202413
May 202412
February 20242
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heol Salem
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pondside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Heol Dyfnallt
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Glan Tawelan
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Beech Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1