MARKET SQUARE, SA38 9AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA38 9AQ

MARKET SQUARE, SA38 9AQ, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.87 per 1,000 population. This SA38 9AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA38 postcode area, which has experienced 25 crimes and a crime rate of 5.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA38 9AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA38 9AQ, encompassing approximately 344 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA38 9AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4333 with total crimes: 2
  • Teras Lloyd with total crimes: 1
  • Market Square with total crimes: 1

MARKET SQUARE, SA38 9AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences634.87-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson317.4350.00%
Public order28.720.00%
Burglary15.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences737.7775.00%
Drugs320.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.72100.00%
Burglary15.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences420.34-55.56%
Other theft211.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences937.7780.00%
Public order126.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.910.00%
Shoplifting12.91-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.910.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences529.06400.00%
Shoplifting414.530.00%
Burglary111.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.91-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.53-33.33%
Public order15.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.910.00%
Other crime12.91-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences323.250.00%
Other crime28.720.00%
Other theft15.810.00%
Shoplifting12.910.00%
Public order12.910.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson331.96200.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.72-50.00%
Drugs18.720.00%
Shoplifting12.910.00%
Public order12.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.910.00%
Other theft12.910.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences631.9620.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.43-66.67%
Shoplifting12.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.910.00%
Other theft12.910.00%
Drugs12.910.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences534.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.530.00%
Shoplifting18.720.00%
Other theft12.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.910.00%
Public order12.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20249
May 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA38 9AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B4333
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Teras Lloyd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Market Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Market Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Porth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ffinant Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. College Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. New Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1