Crime Rate in Carmarthen Town West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carmarthen Town West

The total recorded crimes in Carmarthen Town West, Carmarthenshire, UK in July 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carmarthen Town West crime rate of 12.82 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 Carmarthen Town West, encompassing approximately 5,302 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-3.23% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Carmarthen Town West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 9
  • Model Court with total crimes: 8

How safe is Carmarthen Town West?

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

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, Carmarthen Town West reported a higher crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 306 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Carmarthen Town West witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

    • In 2023, Carmarthen Town West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Carmarthenshire average, with 363 crimes compared to 290. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Carmarthen Town West witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Carmarthen Town West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Carmarthen Town West has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 12.82 ranking 6th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total Carmarthen Town West crimes were 306. The crime rate of Carmarthen Town West in 2024 was 57.71 (year) or 4.81 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Carmarthen Town West were around 363 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.45 (year) or 5.70 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carmarthen Town West)CrimesRank (Carmarthen Town West)CrimesRank (Carmarthen Town West)
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
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

Carmarthen Town West 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 30 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202531
May 202520
April 202517
March 202522
February 202521
January 202524
November 202415
October 202419
September 202411
August 202425

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20253
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
January 20257
November 202411
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251

High Crime Locations Carmarthen Town West in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total9
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
3. Model Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Parc Y Ffordd (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. College Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St David'S Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
7. Maes Pedr (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Maes Y Wennol (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Waun Burgess (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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