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 March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carmarthen Town West crime rate of 7.54 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Carmarthen Town West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • St David'S Street with total crimes: 4
  • Allt Y Gog with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Carmarthen Town West has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 7.54 ranking 8th 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.

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
Burry Port38 10384 8407 10
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

Carmarthen Town West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
May 20248

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202521
January 202524
November 202415
October 202419
September 202411
August 202425
July 202422
June 202432
May 202428

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20257
November 202411
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 6 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
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
October 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
May 20244

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Carmarthen Town West in March 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. St David'S Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Allt Y Gog (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parcmaen Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Bro Myrddin (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Heol Dyfnallt (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Maple Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Beech Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parc Starling (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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