Crime Rate in Bigyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bigyn

The total recorded crimes in Bigyn, Carmarthenshire, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bigyn crime rate of 4.68 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
Bigyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Golygfor with total crimes: 10
  • B4304 with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Bigyn has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 4.68 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bigyn)CrimesRank (Bigyn)CrimesRank (Bigyn)
Carmarthen Town North and South190 11,326 11,546 1
Tyisha107 2979 21,522 2
Glanymor83 3822 3819 4
Ammanford82 4596 5795 5
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

Bigyn 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 202511
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202530
May 202524
April 202529
March 202528
February 202518
January 202541
December 20241
November 202428
October 202434
September 202434
August 202430

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20254
August 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 202511
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 202526
April 202515
March 202519
February 20257
January 202510
November 20245
October 202413
September 202415
August 202416

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20249

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20256
April 202513
March 20253
February 202513
January 20255
November 20249
October 202410
September 202414
August 202413

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 202510
April 202514
March 202510
February 202530
January 20257
November 20248
October 202417
September 202418
August 202415

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Bigyn in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Golygfor (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Robbery1
3. B4304 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bryntirion Terrace (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Penallt Terrace (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Penyfan Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Glyncoed Terrace (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cwrt-Y-Dderwen (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Palace Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Cwrt Y Wern (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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