Crime Rate in Carmarthenshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carmarthenshire

The total recorded crimes in Carmarthenshire, UK in March 2025 are around 1,365 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carmarthenshire crime rate of 7.26 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (629) incidents (10.93% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (145) incidents (88.31% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (124) incidents (-10.79% decrease)
Carmarthenshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Heol Maesglas 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 (154 crimes), and the safest, Llangadog (3 crimes), is 151 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Carmarthenshire.

Similarly, the area of Llanelli South (155 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Loughor (7 crimes), with a difference of 148 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Carmarthenshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Carmarthen Town North and South154
Tyisha109
Glanymor89
Ammanford84
Bigyn76

Safest Wards:

Llanboidy6
Llanddarog5
Glanamman5
Tycroes4
Llangadog3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Llanelli South155
Carmarthen South & Llangynnwr129
Ammanford & Betws96
Llanelli West86
Llanelli Bigyn76

Safest Areas:

Tre-lech, Cenarth & Llangeler27
Abergwili, Llanegwad & Carmel25
Llandovery, Cil-y-cwm & Cynwyl Gaeo20
Yr Hendy & Tŷ-croes11
Loughor7

Carmarthenshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 Public order 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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1360 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (338 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6619 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 661.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1360 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025629
February 2025567
January 2025601
December 20247
November 2024673
October 2024713
September 2024601
August 2024713
July 2024755
June 20241360

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20251
November 202411
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414

A total of 290 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202553
January 202533
November 202417
October 202417
September 202420
August 202431
July 202428
June 202462

A total of 1238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 137.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 330 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025145
February 202577
January 202583
November 202498
October 2024118
September 2024123
August 2024155
July 2024109
June 2024330

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 202418

A total of 536 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202556
January 202547
November 202447
October 202458
September 202443
August 202470
July 202452
June 2024102

A total of 1325 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 147.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 240 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025124
February 2025139
January 2025126
November 2024148
October 2024133
September 2024133
August 2024144
July 2024138
June 2024240

A total of 549 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202560
January 202569
December 20242
November 202463
October 202460
September 202453
August 202451
July 202449
June 202488

A total of 465 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202593
January 202549
November 202436
October 202441
September 202436
August 202451
July 202446
June 202470

A total of 735 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 81.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202573
February 202566
January 202566
November 202464
October 202468
September 202462
August 202487
July 202493
June 2024156

A total of 114 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202517
January 202512
November 202413
October 20249
September 202411
August 20245
July 202411
June 202420

A total of 1320 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 132.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 338 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025123
February 202592
January 2025103
December 20242
November 2024119
October 2024115
September 2024119
August 2024155
July 2024154
June 2024338

A total of 670 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202558
February 202587
January 202542
November 202458
October 202483
September 202479
August 202477
July 202446
June 2024140

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 202411
July 20247
June 20242

High Crime Locations Carmarthenshire in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Heol Maesglas (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Shoplifting2
5. Frederick Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Other theft1
Drugs1
6. A48 (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Vehicle crime2
Public order2

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