Crime Rate in Carmarthenshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carmarthenshire

The total recorded crimes in Carmarthenshire, UK in May 2025 are around 1,361 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carmarthenshire crime rate of 7.24 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (598) incidents (-3.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (176) incidents (-7.37% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (140) incidents (-11.39% decrease)
Carmarthenshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

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 (157 crimes), and the safest, Cynwyl Elfed (2 crimes), is 155 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Carmarthenshire.

Similarly, the area of Llanelli South (152 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Loughor (6 crimes), with a difference of 146 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Carmarthenshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Carmarthen Town North and South157
Tyisha128
Bigyn84
Glanymor68
Burry Port66

Safest Wards:

Llanddarog6
Llangadog4
Manordeilo and Salem4
Llanegwad4
Cynwyl Elfed2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Llanelli South152
Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr128
Pembrey & Burry Port85
Llanelli Bigyn84
Llanelli West80

Safest Areas:

Abergwili, Llanegwad & Carmel20
Llandovery, Cil-y-cwm & Cynwyl Gaeo19
Tre-lech, Cenarth & Llangeler19
Llandeilo, Llangadog & Maenordeilo17
Loughor6

Carmarthenshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 Public order 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 755 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 154 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 639 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202542
March 202558
February 202587
January 202542
November 202458
October 202483
September 202479
August 202477
July 202446

A total of 741 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 202577
March 202573
February 202566
January 202566
November 202464
October 202468
September 202462
August 202487
July 202493

A total of 1383 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 138.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025140
April 2025158
March 2025124
February 2025139
January 2025126
November 2024148
October 2024133
September 2024133
August 2024144
July 2024138

A total of 6476 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 588.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 755 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025598
April 2025619
March 2025629
February 2025567
January 2025601
December 20247
November 2024673
October 2024713
September 2024601
August 2024713
July 2024755

A total of 1274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 127.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025176
April 2025190
March 2025145
February 202577
January 202583
November 202498
October 2024118
September 2024123
August 2024155
July 2024109

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 531 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202551
March 202561
February 202556
January 202547
November 202447
October 202458
September 202443
August 202470
July 202452

A total of 116 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 1208 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 109.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025103
April 2025123
March 2025123
February 202592
January 2025103
December 20242
November 2024119
October 2024115
September 2024119
August 2024155
July 2024154

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
February 20255
January 20251
November 202411
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20253
January 20254
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 202411
July 20247

A total of 279 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202524
March 202529
February 202553
January 202533
November 202417
October 202417
September 202420
August 202431
July 202428

A total of 488 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202551
March 202543
February 202593
January 202549
November 202436
October 202441
September 202436
August 202451
July 202446

A total of 573 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202559
March 202554
February 202560
January 202569
December 20242
November 202463
October 202460
September 202453
August 202451
July 202449

High Crime Locations Carmarthenshire in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Bicycle theft1
2. Frederick Street (Map)
Total11
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
4. Cae Coedmore (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Other crime6
Other theft3

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