Crime Rate in Burry Port: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burry Port

The total recorded crimes in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, UK in May 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burry Port crime rate of 13.93 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Burry Port Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Glanmor Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Tan-Y-Bryn with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Burry Port has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 13.93 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burry Port)CrimesRank (Burry Port)CrimesRank (Burry Port)
Carmarthen Town North and South157 11,326 11,546 1
Tyisha128 2979 21,522 2
Bigyn84 3746 4904 3
Glanymor68 4822 3819 4
Ammanford55 7596 5795 5
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

Burry Port Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202518
March 202512
February 202515
January 202514
December 20241
November 202416
October 202418
September 202419
August 202420
July 202423
June 202446
May 202425

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243
June 20246

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
October 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 202511
January 20255
November 20244
October 20248
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20246

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
May 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Burry Port in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Glanmor Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons1
3. Tan-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Heol Dyfatty (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Old Tramway (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Woodbrook Terrace (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Harbour (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Springfield Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Morlan Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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