Crime Rate in Carmarthenshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carmarthenshire

The total recorded crimes in Carmarthenshire, UK in July 2025 are around 1,579 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carmarthenshire crime rate of 8.40 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Carmarthenshire, encompassing approximately 187,898 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (730) incidents (6.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (190) incidents (15.85% increase)
  • Public order: (149) incidents (26.27% increase)
Carmarthenshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Salem with total crimes: 19
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 12
  • Heol Aur with total crimes: 11

Carmarthenshire Police Info:

Dyfed-Powys Police

Carmarthenshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Carmarthen Town North and South (190 crimes), and the safest, Llwchwr (1 crimes), is 189 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Carmarthenshire.

Similarly, the area of Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr (166 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Loughor (1 crimes), with a difference of 165 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Carmarthenshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Carmarthen Town North and South190
Tyisha107
Glanymor83
Ammanford82
Bigyn70

Safest Wards:

Pontyberem7
Abergwili6
Cilycwm3
Cynwyl Elfed2
Llwchwr1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr166
Llanelli South143
Ammanford & Betws100
Bynea & Llwynhendy96
Whitland, Laugharne & Llansteffan90

Safest Areas:

Llanddarog, Llangyndeyrn & Ferryside29
Llanfihangel-ar-arth & Llanybydder26
Yr Hendy & Tŷ-croes21
Llandovery, Cil-y-cwm & Cynwyl Gaeo11
Loughor1

Carmarthenshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 730 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 190 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (685 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (164 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (598 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (176 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (619 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (190 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (629 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (145 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 567 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 139 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (601 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (126 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (673 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (148 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (713 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (133 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (601 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (133 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (713 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (155 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202516
May 202510
April 202512
March 202516
February 202517
January 202512
November 202413
October 20249
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
February 20255
January 20251
November 202411
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 1519 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 138.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025190
June 2025164
May 2025176
April 2025190
March 2025145
February 202577
January 202583
November 202498
October 2024118
September 2024123
August 2024155

A total of 7136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 594.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 730 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025730
June 2025685
May 2025598
April 2025619
March 2025629
February 2025567
January 2025601
December 20247
November 2024673
October 2024713
September 2024601
August 2024713

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
February 20253
January 20254
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 1321 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025149
June 2025118
May 2025103
April 2025123
March 2025123
February 202592
January 2025103
December 20242
November 2024119
October 2024115
September 2024119
August 2024155

A total of 654 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202561
May 202553
April 202559
March 202554
February 202560
January 202569
December 20242
November 202463
October 202460
September 202453
August 202451

A total of 320 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202533
May 202527
April 202524
March 202529
February 202553
January 202533
November 202417
October 202417
September 202420
August 202431

A total of 514 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202537
May 202542
April 202551
March 202543
February 202593
January 202549
November 202436
October 202441
September 202436
August 202451

A total of 728 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202571
May 202567
April 202542
March 202558
February 202587
January 202542
November 202458
October 202483
September 202479
August 202477

A total of 813 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202584
June 202581
May 202585
April 202577
March 202573
February 202566
January 202566
November 202464
October 202468
September 202462
August 202487

A total of 1527 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 138.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025140
June 2025142
May 2025140
April 2025158
March 2025124
February 2025139
January 2025126
November 2024148
October 2024133
September 2024133
August 2024144

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 577 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202547
May 202546
April 202551
March 202561
February 202556
January 202547
November 202447
October 202458
September 202443
August 202470

High Crime Locations Carmarthenshire in July 2025

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

1. Heol Salem (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences17
Other crime2
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Heol Aur (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Other crime1
Drugs1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
Public order2
5. Frederick Street (Map)
Total11
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Burglary1
6. Golygfor (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Robbery1

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