WATERLOO SQUARE, SA73 3BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA73 3BS

WATERLOO SQUARE, SA73 3BS, Pembrokeshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.38 per 1,000 population. This SA73 3BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA73 postcode area, which has experienced 188 crimes and a crime rate of 8.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA73 3BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA73 3BS, encompassing approximately 2268 residents.

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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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA73 3BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Lawrence Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 3
  • James Street with total crimes: 2

WATERLOO SQUARE, SA73 3BS 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Public order21.32-60.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.05-50.00%
Public order53.5366.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.1477.78%
Public order37.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-75.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.38-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson43.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.760.00%
Public order21.32100.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.20-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour11.76-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.73-33.33%
Public order41.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7650.00%
Other theft21.32100.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In November 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 offences1310.5862.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.73-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.650.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.90-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences84.41-50.00%
Drugs33.530.00%
Possession of weapons21.32100.00%
Public order20.88-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.050.00%
Public order95.730.00%
Other theft23.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.40 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 20249
May 202411
January 20244
December 202313
November 202313
October 20238
September 202316

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA73 3BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Lawrence Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Victoria Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. James Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Picton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Lawrence Hill
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. St Lawrence Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Dairy Park Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hayston Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Observatory Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Upper Hill Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Spike'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1