Crime Rate in Bigyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bigyn

The total recorded crimes in Bigyn, Carmarthenshire, UK in May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bigyn crime rate of 5.62 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 Bigyn, encompassing approximately 14,943 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Bigyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Graig Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bigyn?

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

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, Bigyn reported a higher crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 746 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bigyn witnessed more crimes than 48 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

    • In 2023, Bigyn experienced a greater number of crimes than the Carmarthenshire average, with 904 crimes compared to 290. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bigyn witnessed more crimes than 49 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bigyn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bigyn has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 5.62 ranking 3th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bigyn crimes were 746. The crime rate of Bigyn in 2024 was 49.92 (year) or 4.16 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bigyn were around 904 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.49 (year) or 5.04 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bigyn)CrimesRank (Bigyn)CrimesRank (Bigyn)
Carmarthen Town North and South157 11,326 11,546 1
Tyisha128 2979 21,522 2
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
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

Bigyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (46 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202529
March 202528
February 202518
January 202541
December 20241
November 202428
October 202434
September 202434
August 202430
July 202427
June 202438
May 202434

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202515
March 202519
February 20257
January 202510
November 20245
October 202413
September 202415
August 202416
July 20249
June 202446
May 20247

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 20253
February 202513
January 20255
November 20249
October 202410
September 202414
August 202413
July 202412
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 202511
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 202412
July 202411
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 202511
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 202413
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202510
February 202530
January 20257
November 20248
October 202417
September 202418
August 202415
July 20249
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bigyn in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Graig Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. B4304 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. St Joseph'S Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Penywarc Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Heol Elli (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Cwrt Y Wern (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Wern Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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