Crime Rate in Ammanford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ammanford

The total recorded crimes in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ammanford crime rate of 6.75 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 Ammanford, encompassing approximately 8,153 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-12.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-69.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Ammanford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foundry Row with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Hall Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ammanford?

To understand the safety of Ammanford, we need to analyze Ammanford crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, Ammanford reported a higher crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 596 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ammanford witnessed more crimes than 47 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

    • In 2023, Ammanford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Carmarthenshire average, with 795 crimes compared to 290. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ammanford witnessed more crimes than 47 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Carmarthenshire, Ammanford has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Ammanford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ammanford has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 6.75 ranking 7th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ammanford crimes were 596. The crime rate of Ammanford in 2024 was 73.10 (year) or 6.09 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ammanford were around 795 crimes with yearly crime rate of 97.51 (year) or 8.13 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ammanford)CrimesRank (Ammanford)CrimesRank (Ammanford)
Carmarthen Town North and South157 11,326 11,546 1
Tyisha128 2979 21,522 2
Bigyn84 3746 4904 3
Glanymor68 4822 3819 4
Burry Port66 5384 8407 10
Lliedi48 8477 7592 6
Dafen and Felinfoel57 6578 6533 7
Llwynhendy38 11381 9455 8
Llannon43 10309 10439 9
Carmarthen Town West44 9306 11363 13
Hengoed21 19282 12395 11
Bynea23 16256 14375 12
Llanybydder30 12211 17295 15
Llangyndeyrn25 15262 13240 20
Llangennech26 13177 21211 23
Llangunnor20 20222 15352 14
Saron26 14161 25195 27
Cenarth and Llangeler14 31200 19294 16
Kidwelly and St Ishmael15 29215 16232 21
Pembrey19 21179 20289 17
Garnant22 17129 28149 32
Gorslas17 26150 26256 18
St Clears and Llansteffan21 18207 18213 22
Llandeilo9 43117 32255 19
Hendy15 30176 22135 33
Trimsaran19 22115 33208 24
Llanfihangel Aberbythych9 42174 23204 26
Llanboidy18 23111 34126 35
Llandybie11 36161 24186 28
Cwarter Bach18 24138 27206 25
Laugharne Township17 2598 38102 40
Glanamman16 27121 31174 29
Elli15 28111 35102 39
Llanfihangel-ar-Arth10 41128 29164 30
Whitland11 35127 30133 34
Llandovery13 32109 36161 31
Penygroes13 3372 4489 43
Trelech12 3477 4260 47
Pontyberem10 4092 40112 36
Glyn11 3797 39106 37
Tycroes10 38109 3794 42
Cilycwm6 4675 43106 38
Betws10 3985 4195 41
Llanddarog6 4853 4882 44
Swiss Valley8 4461 4649 49
Llwchwr6 4752 4963 45
Manordeilo and Salem4 5067 4547 50
Abergwili7 4549 5043 51
Llangadog4 4938 5160 46
Llanegwad4 5154 4754 48
Cynwyl Elfed2 5221 5215 52

Ammanford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 202510
February 20259
January 20255
November 20245
October 20243
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 427 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202539
March 202537
February 202529
January 202527
November 202418
October 202437
September 202430
August 202442
July 202436
June 202462
May 202436

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202523
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
November 20247
October 20249
September 20244
August 202410
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
November 202413
October 20245
September 20246
August 202410
July 20246
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
November 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
November 20247
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Ammanford in May 2025

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

1. Foundry Row (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Hall Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. A483 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Wallasey Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Margaret Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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