Crime Rate in Ammanford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ammanford

The total recorded crimes in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, UK in March 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ammanford crime rate of 10.30 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (27.59% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Ammanford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Street with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Nantlais with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ammanford has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 10.30 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carmarthenshire)CrimesRank (Carmarthenshire)CrimesRank (Carmarthenshire)
Carmarthen Town North and South154 11,326 11,546 1
Tyisha109 2979 21,522 2
Bigyn76 5746 4904 3
Glanymor89 3822 3819 4
Lliedi46 7477 7592 6
Dafen and Felinfoel62 6578 6533 7
Llwynhendy33 11381 9455 8
Burry Port38 10384 8407 10
Carmarthen Town West40 8306 11363 13
Llannon32 13309 10439 9
Llanybydder38 9211 17295 15
Hengoed33 12282 12395 11
Bynea27 16256 14375 12
Llangyndeyrn30 14262 13240 20
Llangunnor28 15222 15352 14
Cenarth and Llangeler23 22200 19294 16
Kidwelly and St Ishmael23 19215 16232 21
Pembrey23 21179 20289 17
Llandeilo26 17117 32255 19
Gorslas17 27150 26256 18
St Clears and Llansteffan17 26207 18213 22
Llangennech24 18177 21211 23
Garnant23 20129 28149 32
Hendy7 43176 22135 33
Llanfihangel Aberbythych9 40174 23204 26
Trimsaran20 23115 33208 24
Llandybie12 31161 24186 28
Whitland19 24127 30133 34
Cwarter Bach17 28138 27206 25
Saron18 25161 25195 27
Glanamman5 49121 31174 29
Llanfihangel-ar-Arth13 29128 29164 30
Betws12 3085 4195 41
Llandovery11 33109 36161 31
Glyn12 3297 39106 37
Llanboidy6 47111 34126 35
Laugharne Township11 3498 38102 40
Elli10 38111 35102 39
Penygroes11 3572 4489 43
Pontyberem11 3692 40112 36
Tycroes4 50109 3794 42
Manordeilo and Salem10 3767 4547 50
Cilycwm9 3975 43106 38
Llanegwad9 4154 4754 48
Trelech6 4677 4260 47
Llwchwr7 4252 4963 45
Llanddarog5 4853 4882 44
Abergwili7 4449 5043 51
Swiss Valley6 4561 4649 49
Llangadog3 5138 5160 46
Cynwyl ElfedNA NA21 5215 52

Ammanford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 March 2025

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

1. Hall Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Nantlais (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Stryd Y Cei (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Foundry Row (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Ffynnon Las (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Wallasey Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences1

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