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

Overview of Crime in SA5 4BR

CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA5 4BR, Swansea has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.25 per 1,000 population. This SA5 4BR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA5 postcode area, which has experienced 293 crimes and a crime rate of 8.19 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA5 4BR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 4BR, encompassing approximately 1213 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA5 4BR area, explore the SA5 4BR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SA5 4BR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Gelli Rhedyn with total crimes: 5
  • Ffordd Cynore with total crimes: 4

CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA5 4BR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1122.2510.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.070.00%
Public order44.1233.33%
Burglary23.30100.00%
Other theft11.65-50.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.4811.11%
Public order38.24200.00%
Other theft22.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65-33.33%
Burglary11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting918.13-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences47.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.470.00%
Other theft11.65-50.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Public order10.82-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1119.78-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences49.07100.00%
Public order23.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%
Other theft21.65-66.67%
Theft from the person11.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-83.33%
Burglary10.82-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1733.79-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour614.0120.00%
Other theft64.94500.00%
Public order44.94100.00%
Burglary33.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.65-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1828.0220.00%
Anti-social behaviour514.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.30100.00%
Public order21.65100.00%
Other crime11.650.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other theft10.82-85.71%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1523.08-37.50%
Other theft712.36133.33%
Violence and sexual offences45.77-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.300.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2430.49300.00%
Violence and sexual offences519.7866.67%
Other theft34.12-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.47-50.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.83-50.00%
Other theft54.9425.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.12-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.47-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Robbery10.820.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1228.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.89250.00%
Other theft45.77-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.300.00%
Other crime23.30100.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Vehicle crime11.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting818.95-20.00%
Other theft66.5950.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.300.00%
Burglary11.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In October 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
Shoplifting1020.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.240.00%
Other theft44.9433.33%
Burglary23.30100.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.120.00%
Other theft33.300.00%
Vehicle crime22.470.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Burglary11.650.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20249
June 202411
May 202417
April 202418
March 202415
February 202424
January 20246
December 202312
November 20238
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 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
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Burglary2
    Public order2
  • 2. Gelli Rhedyn
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ffordd Cynore
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Abergelly Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hospital Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heol Islwyn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Denver Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1