Crime Rate in Burry Port: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burry Port

The total recorded crimes in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burry Port crime rate of 11.19 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 Burry Port, encompassing approximately 4,736 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Burry Port Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Glanmor Terrace with total crimes: 3

How safe is Burry Port?

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

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, Burry Port reported a higher crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 384 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Burry Port witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

    • In 2023, Burry Port experienced a greater number of crimes than the Carmarthenshire average, with 407 crimes compared to 290. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Burry Port witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Burry Port Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Burry Port has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 11.19 ranking 9th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total Burry Port crimes were 384. The crime rate of Burry Port in 2024 was 81.07 (year) or 6.76 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burry Port were around 407 crimes with yearly crime rate of 85.92 (year) or 7.16 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burry Port)CrimesRank (Burry Port)CrimesRank (Burry Port)
Carmarthen Town North and South190 11,326 11,546 1
Tyisha107 2979 21,522 2
Bigyn70 5746 4904 3
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
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

Burry Port 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 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 (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202521
May 202528
April 202518
March 202512
February 202515
January 202514
December 20241
November 202416
October 202418
September 202419
August 202420

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 202515
April 202511
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 202511
January 20255
November 20244
October 20248
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Burry Port in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Glanmor Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Brodawel (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Heol Dyfatty (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
6. New Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Woodbrook Terrace (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Burrows Terrace (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
9. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parc-Y-Minos Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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