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

Overview of Crime in SA5 8LW

CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA5 8LW, Swansea has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population. This SA5 8LW 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 8LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA5 8LW, encompassing approximately 2347 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA5 8LW area, explore the SA5 8LW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA5 8LW 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 8LW 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 offences68.09-25.00%
Public order42.56300.00%
Drugs21.700.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.67-50.00%
Drugs23.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-83.33%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.820.00%
Public order32.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-33.33%
Burglary20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.34-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour65.11-25.00%
Public order62.56200.00%
Shoplifting42.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70200.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.28-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.63-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.54100.00%
Other crime23.41100.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.9315.38%
Anti-social behaviour46.39300.00%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-33.33%
Shoplifting20.85-50.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.9318.18%
Shoplifting45.54300.00%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28200.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Other theft10.43-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Public order10.43-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.21-26.67%
Public order64.69200.00%
Other theft52.56400.00%
Vehicle crime32.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.35275.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.39100.00%
Drugs22.560.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences43.41-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.95-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour54.260.00%
Public order22.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.540.00%
Public order42.130.00%
Other theft31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Other crime21.28100.00%
Drugs10.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.540.00%
Public order42.130.00%
Drugs21.700.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202416
June 202412
May 202413
April 202415
March 202413
February 202411
January 202415
December 20234
November 202310
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA5 8LW 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. Gwili Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Gwylym Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clos John Charles
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lydbrook Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1