WAUN BURGESS, SA31 3JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31 3JW

WAUN BURGESS, SA31 3JW, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.16 per 1,000 population. This SA31 3JW 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 3JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA31 3JW, encompassing approximately 1672 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SA31 3JW 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

WAUN BURGESS, SA31 3JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.1614.29%
Vehicle crime29.570.00%
Other crime21.20-33.33%
Shoplifting11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.167.69%
Other crime38.37200.00%
Public order21.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.740.00%
Drugs37.77200.00%
Public order31.790.00%
Robbery21.790.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

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 offences1311.36-23.53%
Shoplifting27.770.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.140.00%
Public order610.170.00%
Other theft33.590.00%
Shoplifting21.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.20100.00%

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 behaviour11.79-50.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-88.89%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.5628.57%
Public order65.38200.00%
Burglary33.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.18-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.190.00%
Public order21.20-50.00%
Drugs11.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.3642.86%
Public order45.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.39-33.33%
Other theft21.200.00%
Theft from the person11.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.970.00%
Public order44.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.390.00%
Drugs11.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 202413
June 202413
May 202417
February 20242
January 20241
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA31 3JW 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. Steele Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beech Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. College Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1