Crime Rate in Ammanford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ammanford

The total recorded crimes in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, UK in July 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ammanford crime rate of 10.06 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (3.03% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
Ammanford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Heol Llwchwr with total crimes: 7
  • Heol Llwyd with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Ammanford has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 10.06 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ammanford)CrimesRank (Ammanford)CrimesRank (Ammanford)
Carmarthen Town North and South190 11,326 11,546 1
Tyisha107 2979 21,522 2
Bigyn70 5746 4904 3
Glanymor83 3822 3819 4
Lliedi64 8477 7592 6
Dafen and Felinfoel68 7578 6533 7
Carmarthen Town West68 6306 11363 13
Llwynhendy53 10381 9455 8
Burry Port53 9384 8407 10
Llannon44 11309 10439 9
Hengoed29 18282 12395 11
Bynea43 12256 14375 12
Llangyndeyrn14 33262 13240 20
Pembrey36 13179 20289 17
Llangunnor31 17222 15352 14
Llanboidy36 14111 34126 35
Llanybydder18 27211 17295 15
Cenarth and Llangeler34 15200 19294 16
Kidwelly and St Ishmael33 16215 16232 21
Gorslas25 21150 26256 18
St Clears and Llansteffan20 26207 18213 22
Llandeilo21 24117 32255 19
Llangennech27 19177 21211 23
Saron27 20161 25195 27
Hendy10 40176 22135 33
Trimsaran24 22115 33208 24
Llanfihangel Aberbythych18 28174 23204 26
Laugharne Township23 2398 38102 40
Llandybie20 25161 24186 28
Cwarter Bach8 43138 27206 25
Garnant15 30129 28149 32
Glanamman9 42121 31174 29
Llanfihangel-ar-Arth8 45128 29164 30
Betws18 2985 4195 41
Whitland11 39127 30133 34
Llandovery8 46109 36161 31
Swiss Valley15 3161 4649 49
Elli14 32111 35102 39
Penygroes13 3472 4489 43
Trelech12 3577 4260 47
Pontyberem7 4892 40112 36
Glyn11 3697 39106 37
Tycroes11 37109 3794 42
Cilycwm3 5075 43106 38
Manordeilo and Salem11 3867 4547 50
Llangadog10 4138 5160 46
Llanddarog7 4753 4882 44
Llanegwad8 4454 4754 48
Llwchwr1 5252 4963 45
Abergwili6 4949 5043 51
Cynwyl Elfed2 5121 5215 52

Ammanford 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 34 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202533
May 202534
April 202539
March 202537
February 202529
January 202527
November 202418
October 202437
September 202430
August 202442

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20256
May 20251
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
November 202413
October 20245
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20257
April 202523
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
November 20247
October 20249
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
November 20245
August 20244

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20254
April 20258
March 202510
February 20259
January 20255
November 20245
October 20243
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
November 20247
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Ammanford in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
2. Heol Llwchwr (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Heol Llwyd (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
4. Foundry Row (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Stryd Y Cei (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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