CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA5 8JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA5 8JH

CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA5 8JH, Swansea has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.68 per 1,000 population. This SA5 8JH 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 8JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 8JH, encompassing approximately 2487 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

SA5 8JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pen-Llwyn-March Road with total crimes: 7
  • Chiltern Close with total crimes: 6
  • St Peter'S Terrace with total crimes: 5

CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA5 8JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.6877.78%
Anti-social behaviour96.430.00%
Public order63.62500.00%
Shoplifting52.41-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.01100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.8212.50%
Other theft33.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-80.00%
Public order10.40-87.50%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1216.4820.00%
Public order84.8214.29%
Violence and sexual offences83.22-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.22400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.6915.38%
Shoplifting106.0325.00%
Public order74.0240.00%
Burglary42.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6150.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.4618.18%
Shoplifting85.23300.00%
Public order53.22-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.01-66.67%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.8783.33%
Public order74.4240.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.81500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.41300.00%
Shoplifting21.61-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.04-14.29%
Shoplifting62.41-25.00%
Public order52.4125.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.01-75.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.6633.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.2275.00%
Public order42.81300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.610.00%
Other theft21.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.05-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.41300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.61-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour41.61100.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.0557.14%
Shoplifting74.4240.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.81100.00%
Public order20.80-50.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.04-30.00%
Shoplifting52.81150.00%
Public order42.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.020.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20249
June 20248
May 202415
April 202413
March 202411
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 202311
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202412
June 202412
May 202410
April 20248
March 20242
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA5 8JH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pen-Llwyn-March Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Chiltern Close
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. St Peter'S Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cwm Du Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Carmarthen Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Gendros Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Heol Y Cwmdu
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Bryn Siriol
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Armine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clos Aderyn Du
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Middle Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Brickyard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bryn-Amlwg Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bryn-Glas Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Bryn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clos Calfaria
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1