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

Overview of Crime in SA72 6DQ

LAWS STREET, SA72 6DQ, Pembrokeshire has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.83 per 1,000 population. This SA72 6DQ 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 6DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA72 6DQ, encompassing approximately 2779 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SA72 6DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dimond Street with total crimes: 9
  • Lewis Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

LAWS STREET, SA72 6DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.8318.75%
Shoplifting76.84600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.52150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80-50.00%
Public order31.44-25.00%
Other theft21.08-33.33%
Burglary20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.75-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour85.76-11.11%
Public order42.880.00%
Other theft31.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.9935.71%
Anti-social behaviour96.84-18.18%
Shoplifting73.24600.00%
Other theft52.52400.00%
Public order41.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-62.50%
Drugs11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 offences1414.75-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour115.0437.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.9633.33%
Burglary22.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.36-88.89%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3824.100.00%
Public order913.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.88500.00%
Shoplifting32.160.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%

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 behaviour21.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.720.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.36-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.9633.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.44-83.33%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.7920.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.48-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.80-70.00%
Public order21.08-50.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%

In November 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 offences1516.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.6016.67%
Public order42.52-20.00%
Other theft41.44100.00%
Shoplifting31.44-25.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.16150.00%
Public order51.8066.67%
Shoplifting41.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Other theft20.72-60.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.070.00%
Other theft54.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.800.00%
Public order31.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 202419
June 202414
May 202438
March 20242
January 20243
December 202318
November 202315
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20249
June 202411
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20233

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

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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