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

Overview of Crime in SA5 8LN

CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA5 8LN, Swansea has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.86 per 1,000 population. This SA5 8LN 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 8LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 8LN, encompassing approximately 2256 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)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SA5 8LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • David Street with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Lynn Street with total crimes: 2

CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA5 8LN 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 Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.86-14.29%
Public order42.66100.00%
Drugs21.77100.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.89-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.64-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour53.10-16.67%
Other theft32.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.54-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.66-62.50%
Public order31.33-57.14%
Burglary21.330.00%
Other theft10.89-66.67%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.2870.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.54700.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.550.00%
Public order73.1075.00%
Shoplifting43.10100.00%
Other theft31.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.33-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.30-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.4340.00%
Public order43.10300.00%
Vehicle crime21.77-33.33%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.09150.00%
Vehicle crime32.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-60.00%
Shoplifting20.89-33.33%
Public order10.890.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.1860.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.090.00%
Shoplifting32.22200.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-75.00%
Other theft10.44-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Public order10.44-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.74-37.50%
Public order64.43200.00%
Other theft52.66150.00%
Vehicle crime42.22300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.77300.00%
Other crime11.770.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.30220.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.09200.00%
Public order22.660.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.99-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.5566.67%
Public order22.22-33.33%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.74-14.29%
Other theft35.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33200.00%
Public order31.330.00%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Drugs10.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.210.00%
Public order32.220.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202417
June 202417
May 202410
April 202416
March 202416
February 202410
January 202416
December 20235
November 20238
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 20246
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
September 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. David Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lynn Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Clos Burlais
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Brondeg Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mayfield Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cae Rowland Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Maesglas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Torrington Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Dewi Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Gwili Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Gwylym Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Clos John Charles
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1