Crime Rate in Bigyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bigyn

The total recorded crimes in Bigyn, Carmarthenshire, UK in March 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bigyn crime rate of 5.09 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Bigyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Cwrt-Y-Dderwen with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bigyn has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 5.09 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carmarthenshire)CrimesRank (Carmarthenshire)CrimesRank (Carmarthenshire)
Carmarthen Town North and South154 11,326 11,546 1
Tyisha109 2979 21,522 2
Glanymor89 3822 3819 4
Ammanford84 4596 5795 5
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

Bigyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cwrt-Y-Dderwen (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Y Bwthyn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Firth Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Penyfan Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Palace Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Glevering Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fron Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Queen Mary'S Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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