PORTFIELD, SA61 1BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA61 1BW

PORTFIELD, SA61 1BW, Pembrokeshire has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.26 per 1,000 population. This SA61 1BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA61 postcode area, which has experienced 256 crimes and a crime rate of 17.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA61 1BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA61 1BW, encompassing approximately 2278 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA61 1BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milford Road with total crimes: 13
  • Portfield Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

PORTFIELD, SA61 1BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.2616.67%
Criminal damage and arson109.21-28.57%
Drugs64.390.00%
Public order62.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.63-50.00%
Shoplifting31.320.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.18-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson147.90133.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.14100.00%
Shoplifting32.630.00%
Public order21.32100.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.8773.33%
Criminal damage and arson611.41200.00%
Drugs42.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7650.00%
Other crime11.32-66.67%
Public order10.44-85.71%
Other theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.360.00%
Public order76.58133.33%
Shoplifting33.070.00%
Other crime31.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-60.00%
Drugs20.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.630.00%
Drugs42.190.00%
Shoplifting31.760.00%
Public order31.320.00%
Burglary31.320.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.32-60.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.1966.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.32-76.92%
Drugs11.32-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.9262.50%
Drugs45.70300.00%
Burglary31.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-25.00%
Public order31.320.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.53-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.760.00%
Shoplifting31.760.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.58-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.76-33.33%
Shoplifting31.76-40.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.630.00%
Shoplifting52.190.00%
Burglary22.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
July 202426
June 202415
May 202415
January 20243
December 202313
November 20238
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20243
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
December 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA61 1BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Milford Road
    Total13
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Portfield Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dew Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Barn Court
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cuffern Close
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barn Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hawthorn Rise
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fountain Row
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Merlin'S Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Abbots Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Jury Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Peggys Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Foley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1