LAWS STREET, SA72 6DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA72 6DJ

LAWS STREET, SA72 6DJ, Pembrokeshire has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.64 per 1,000 population. This SA72 6DJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA72 postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 11.07 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA72 6DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA72 6DJ, encompassing approximately 2713 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA72 6DJ area, explore the SA72 6DJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

SA72 6DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dimond Street with total crimes: 9
  • A4139 with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

LAWS STREET, SA72 6DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.6460.00%
Shoplifting98.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.32500.00%
Public order42.21-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.47-63.64%
Burglary31.4750.00%
Other theft21.11-50.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.06-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour115.530.00%
Shoplifting64.05-25.00%
Public order52.210.00%
Other theft41.84-20.00%
Drugs21.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-80.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.6435.71%
Anti-social behaviour117.000.00%
Shoplifting84.05700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.95-37.50%
Public order51.84150.00%
Other theft51.84400.00%
Drugs11.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.48-68.89%
Anti-social behaviour115.1610.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.0533.33%
Public order22.95-81.82%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4529.120.00%
Public order1116.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.69500.00%
Shoplifting42.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.47-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.740.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.11-40.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.4225.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.84-87.50%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.9514.29%
Criminal damage and arson68.85-14.29%
Shoplifting52.2125.00%
Public order41.84-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.47-63.64%
Drugs21.47100.00%
Other theft10.74-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.27-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour117.7483.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.05-12.50%
Public order52.58-28.57%
Shoplifting41.84-50.00%
Other theft41.4733.33%
Other crime21.47100.00%
Drugs10.74-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.9684.62%
Shoplifting88.85700.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.95100.00%
Public order72.95133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.580.00%
Vehicle crime42.210.00%
Other theft31.47-25.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.210.00%
Other theft41.470.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 20241
May 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202415
July 202419
June 202414
May 202445
March 20242
January 20243
December 202324
November 202321
October 202324
September 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 202411
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202411
June 202411
May 202410
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 202311
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA72 6DJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dimond Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. A4139
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
  • 4. Lewis Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. B4322
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Laws Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Gordon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Tremeyrick Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Water Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. King William Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Peter'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Gwyther Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Meyrick Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Picton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Charlton Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Clarence Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Western Way
    Total1
    Burglary1