SA61 2LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA61 2LQ

SA61 2LQ, Pembrokeshire has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.52 per 1,000 population. This SA61 2LQ 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 2LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA61 2LQ, encompassing approximately 1999 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA61 2LQ area, explore the SA61 2LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)

SA61 2LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11
  • Old Quay with total crimes: 9
  • The Friars Lane with total crimes: 9

SA61 2LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3049.52-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson1615.010.00%
Shoplifting148.007.69%
Anti-social behaviour107.00-16.67%
Public order105.000.00%
Burglary75.00600.00%
Other theft53.5025.00%
Other crime42.50300.00%
Drugs32.00-25.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4455.0218.92%
Criminal damage and arson1622.0177.78%
Shoplifting138.00160.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.50-14.29%
Public order106.00-33.33%
Other theft45.00100.00%
Drugs42.0033.33%
Possession of weapons32.0050.00%
Burglary11.50-66.67%
Other crime10.50-80.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3750.5223.33%
Public order1518.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.0028.57%
Other crime54.50400.00%
Shoplifting52.50-54.55%
Burglary32.5050.00%
Drugs31.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Theft from the person21.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.00-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3036.01-40.00%
Shoplifting1115.0137.50%
Public order105.50-56.52%
Criminal damage and arson75.0016.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.50-22.22%
Burglary23.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Other theft10.50-83.33%
Other crime10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5055.520.00%
Public order2325.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.50125.00%
Shoplifting84.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.000.00%
Other theft63.000.00%
Drugs43.000.00%
Burglary42.000.00%
Vehicle crime12.000.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.00100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.00-60.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.00-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.50-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.00-76.19%
Criminal damage and arson35.00-80.00%
Other theft21.50-66.67%
Shoplifting21.00-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4248.0275.00%
Criminal damage and arson1521.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.5020.00%
Public order86.00100.00%
Other theft64.00-14.29%
Shoplifting53.000.00%
Vehicle crime32.5050.00%
Drugs31.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2432.51-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour1012.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.00100.00%
Other theft75.0040.00%
Shoplifting53.50-28.57%
Public order42.50-42.86%
Drugs32.0050.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4443.52193.33%
Anti-social behaviour1022.010.00%
Shoplifting75.000.00%
Public order73.5075.00%
Burglary53.500.00%
Other theft52.5066.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.50-28.57%
Drugs22.50-60.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.000.00%
Shoplifting73.500.00%
Drugs53.500.00%
Public order42.500.00%
Other theft32.000.00%
Theft from the person11.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202414
June 20247
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 202412
December 202312
November 202310
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202415
June 202410
May 202423
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 202315
November 202310
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202444
July 202437
June 202430
May 202450
February 20242
January 202410
December 202342
November 202324
October 202344
September 202315

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
October 20235

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 20245
June 202411
May 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
May 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA61 2LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Old Quay
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 3. The Friars Lane
    Total9
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Cartlett Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Swansquare
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. New Quay
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
  • 8. Victoria Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Picton Place
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
  • 10. Cambrian Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Scotchwell Walk
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Barn Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. High Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Upper Market Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Princess Royal Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Horn'S Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shoemakers Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. North Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 22. Queensway
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Cartlett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kiln Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Castle Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Mariners Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Hill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1