CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA5 4BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA5 4BL

CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA5 4BL, Swansea has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population. This SA5 4BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA5 postcode area, which has experienced 300 crimes and a crime rate of 8.39 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA5 4BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 4BL, encompassing approximately 1580 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SA5 4BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1
  • Llwyn Helyg with total crimes: 1

CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA5 4BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.76-27.27%
Public order45.06300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.92120.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.80-40.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.65100.00%
Shoplifting53.80-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour53.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.160.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Public order10.63-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.55-25.00%
Public order45.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.90-70.00%
Burglary21.900.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1217.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.59900.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.330.00%
Public order11.900.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.33-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.8050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.900.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.060.00%
Theft from the person11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-66.67%
Other crime10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.06-50.00%
Shoplifting21.90-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-80.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.55400.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.80400.00%
Vehicle crime13.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.690.00%
Shoplifting21.90-50.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.5350.00%
Public order11.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.33100.00%
Shoplifting21.27-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-50.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202411
June 20245
May 20249
April 202412
March 20246
February 20248
January 20242
December 202310
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 202410
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA5 4BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Llwyn Helyg
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Llwyn Bedw
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lancaster Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Maes Y Parc
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Maes Y Felin
    Total1
    Other theft1