Crime Rate in Burry Port: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burry Port

The total recorded crimes in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, UK in March 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burry Port crime rate of 8.02 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Burry Port Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Old Tramway with total crimes: 4
  • Heol Dyfatty with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Burry Port has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 8.02 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carmarthenshire)CrimesRank (Carmarthenshire)CrimesRank (Carmarthenshire)
Carmarthen Town North and South154 11,326 11,546 1
Tyisha109 2979 21,522 2
Bigyn76 5746 4904 3
Glanymor89 3822 3819 4
Ammanford84 4596 5795 5
Lliedi46 7477 7592 6
Dafen and Felinfoel62 6578 6533 7
Llwynhendy33 11381 9455 8
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

Burry Port Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
November 20242
October 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202420
May 20248
April 202412

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202511
January 20255
November 20244
October 20248
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202515
January 202514
December 20241
November 202416
October 202418
September 202419
August 202420
July 202423
June 202446
May 202425
April 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243
June 20246

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20246

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Burry Port in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. Old Tramway (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Heol Dyfatty (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. The Harbour (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Isgraig (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. New Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Morlan Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Mansel Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Llys Ashburnham (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Parkes Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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