Crime Rate in Betws: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Betws

The total recorded crimes in Betws, Carmarthenshire, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Betws crime rate of 59.28 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 Betws, encompassing approximately 168 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Betws Crime Hotspots

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

  • Treforis with total crimes: 2
  • Parc Bwtrimawr with total crimes: 2
  • Parc Penrhiw with total crimes: 1

How safe is Betws?

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

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, Betws demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 85 crimes compared to 235.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Betws recorded fewer crimes than 40 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

    • In 2023, Betws had fewer crimes than the Carmarthenshire average, with 95 crimes compared to 290. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Betws recorded fewer crimes than 40 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Carmarthenshire, Betws has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Betws Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Betws has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 59.28 ranking 39th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total Betws crimes were 85. The crime rate of Betws in 2024 was 503.85 (year) or 41.99 (month) ranking it 41 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Betws were around 95 crimes with yearly crime rate of 563.13 (year) or 46.93 (month) ranking 41 most dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Betws)CrimesRank (Betws)CrimesRank (Betws)
Carmarthen Town North and South157 11,326 11,546 1
Tyisha128 2979 21,522 2
Bigyn84 3746 4904 3
Glanymor68 4822 3819 4
Ammanford55 7596 5795 5
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
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

Betws Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Drugs were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20255
August 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Betws in May 2025

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

1. Treforis (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Parc Bwtrimawr (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parc Penrhiw (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. A474 (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stryd Y Parc (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Llys Dolwerdd (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ffordd Waun-Gron (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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