SA31 9SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31 9SB

SA31 9SB, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.01 per 1,000 population. This SA31 9SB 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 9SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA31 9SB, encompassing approximately 1325 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA31 9SB area, explore the SA31 9SB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-39.13% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

SA31 9SB 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 9SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1846.01-35.71%
Shoplifting1413.58-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson710.56-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.28-44.44%
Public order53.77-44.44%
Other theft33.77-70.00%
Drugs32.260.00%
Burglary12.26-50.00%
Robbery10.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences2871.667.69%
Shoplifting2321.12228.57%
Other theft1017.35150.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.5412.50%
Public order96.7912.50%
Criminal damage and arson86.790.00%
Drugs36.03-25.00%
Robbery22.26100.00%
Burglary21.51-50.00%
Other crime11.51-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2655.0618.18%
Public order819.61-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.03700.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.0333.33%
Shoplifting76.03-53.33%
Other theft45.280.00%
Burglary43.020.00%
Drugs43.02-42.86%
Other crime23.020.00%
Theft from the person11.510.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

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 offences2250.54-12.00%
Shoplifting1516.5966.67%
Public order1011.3125.00%
Drugs77.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.28-14.29%
Burglary44.530.00%
Vehicle crime13.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-83.33%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2550.540.00%
Shoplifting918.860.00%
Public order86.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.0375.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.280.00%
Other theft54.530.00%
Burglary43.770.00%
Other crime13.020.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.02-33.33%

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 behaviour65.2820.00%
Public order14.530.00%

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 behaviour54.530.00%
Public order13.77-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.05-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.77-85.71%
Public order22.26-60.00%
Other theft11.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.75-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2142.9916.67%
Anti-social behaviour1215.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.05100.00%
Shoplifting64.53-60.00%
Public order54.5325.00%
Possession of weapons23.770.00%
Drugs21.51-50.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Burglary11.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1841.49-21.74%
Shoplifting1513.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.3120.00%
Public order44.53-42.86%
Drugs43.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.02-25.00%
Other theft22.26100.00%
Vehicle crime21.51100.00%
Burglary11.51-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2344.5043.75%
Shoplifting1017.35-52.38%
Public order77.5416.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.28-44.44%
Drugs43.77-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.020.00%
Burglary23.020.00%
Theft from the person11.510.00%
Other theft10.75-75.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2150.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences1615.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour912.070.00%
Public order66.790.00%
Drugs54.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.770.00%
Other theft43.020.00%
Other crime23.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 20241
May 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 202312
November 20236
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202428
July 202426
June 202422
May 202425
January 20243
December 202321
November 202318
October 202323
September 202316

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20244
May 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
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 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 20247
June 202415
May 20249
January 20241
December 20236
November 202315
October 202310
September 202321

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
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA31 9SB 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. Chapel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Red Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Coracle Way
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blue Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Quay Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. John Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Carmarthen
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Rhodfa'R Gogledd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mansel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Morley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Narn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Friars Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1