WATER STREET, SA38 9BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA38 9BJ

WATER STREET, SA38 9BJ, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.93 per 1,000 population. This SA38 9BJ 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 9BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA38 9BJ, encompassing approximately 436 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA38 9BJ area, explore the SA38 9BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA38 9BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Ffinant with total crimes: 1
  • Market Square with total crimes: 1
  • Market Place with total crimes: 1

WATER STREET, SA38 9BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences422.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson39.170.00%
Public order26.880.00%
Other crime14.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.9350.00%
Drugs313.760.00%
Other theft16.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.76-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson19.170.00%
Other theft12.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences727.5175.00%
Public order216.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.590.00%
Shoplifting12.29-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences422.93300.00%
Shoplifting49.170.00%
Possession of weapons19.170.00%
Burglary12.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.88100.00%
Other crime14.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime211.460.00%
Shoplifting14.590.00%
Public order12.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft222.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.59-66.67%
Drugs14.590.00%
Shoplifting12.290.00%
Public order12.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.290.00%

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 offences625.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.76-50.00%
Shoplifting12.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.29-50.00%
Other theft12.290.00%
Drugs12.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences422.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.590.00%
Shoplifting14.590.00%
Public order12.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heol Ffinant
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Market Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Market Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Porth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ffinant Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. College Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. New Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1