SA31 3LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31 3LQ

SA31 3LQ, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.26 per 1,000 population. This SA31 3LQ 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 3LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA31 3LQ, encompassing approximately 1852 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA31 3LQ area, explore the SA31 3LQ 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 (-27.91% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

SA31 3LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Dark Gate with total crimes: 8

SA31 3LQ 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3144.26-27.91%
Shoplifting1516.73-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson88.10-11.11%
Public order84.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.32-12.50%
Drugs43.7833.33%
Other theft32.16-62.50%
Burglary11.62-50.00%
Robbery10.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4361.00-4.44%
Shoplifting2323.21228.57%
Public order1212.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson96.48-18.18%
Other theft84.8660.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.32-11.11%
Robbery34.32200.00%
Drugs31.62-25.00%
Other crime21.620.00%
Burglary21.08-71.43%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4554.5228.57%
Criminal damage and arson1124.29120.00%
Public order95.94-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour94.8612.50%
Burglary74.8675.00%
Shoplifting73.78-56.25%
Other theft53.780.00%
Drugs42.70-42.86%
Other crime22.160.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3548.58-12.50%
Shoplifting1618.8960.00%
Public order148.647.69%
Anti-social behaviour87.560.00%
Drugs74.32133.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.78-37.50%
Burglary42.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4052.360.00%
Public order1321.590.00%
Shoplifting107.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.4060.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.320.00%
Other theft64.320.00%
Burglary53.240.00%
Drugs32.700.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.70-16.67%

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 behaviour63.78-33.33%
Public order13.240.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.940.00%
Public order14.86-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.26-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences54.86-83.87%
Public order22.70-60.00%
Other theft11.08-50.00%
Shoplifting10.54-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3137.2510.71%
Anti-social behaviour1316.7385.71%
Criminal damage and arson77.0275.00%
Shoplifting63.78-66.67%
Public order53.2425.00%
Possession of weapons22.700.00%
Drugs21.08-50.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2839.95-6.67%
Shoplifting1815.1180.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.720.00%
Public order43.78-55.56%
Drugs42.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.16200.00%
Other theft21.62-33.33%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Burglary11.08-50.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3040.497.14%
Shoplifting1016.19-56.52%
Public order95.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.86-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson63.780.00%
Drugs53.240.00%
Other theft32.70-50.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2849.120.00%
Shoplifting2315.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour1612.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.640.00%
Other theft63.240.00%
Public order63.240.00%
Drugs53.240.00%
Other crime12.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202411
June 20245
May 20248
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20249
January 20249
December 202313
November 20237
October 20237
September 202316

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202443
July 202445
June 202435
May 202440
January 20245
December 202331
November 202328
October 202330
September 202328

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
May 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 202414
May 202413
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 20247
June 202416
May 202410
January 20241
December 20236
November 202318
October 202310
September 202323

A total of 5 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
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Water Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lammas Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Chapel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. St David'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 10. Red Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Coracle Way
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blue Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Quay Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. John Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Model Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Carmarthen
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mansel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Morley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Narn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Morgan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Catherine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Friars Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Brickyard Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1