Crime Rate in Carmarthen Town North and South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carmarthen Town North and South

The total recorded crimes in Carmarthen Town North and South, Carmarthenshire, UK in July 2025 are around 190 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carmarthen Town North and South crime rate of 15.43 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 North and South, encompassing approximately 12,317 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (13.10% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Carmarthen Town North and South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Salem with total crimes: 19
  • Cae Crug with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

How safe is Carmarthen Town North and South?

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

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, Carmarthen Town North and South reported a higher crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 1,326 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Carmarthen Town North and South witnessed more crimes than 51 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

    • In 2023, Carmarthen Town North and South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Carmarthenshire average, with 1,546 crimes compared to 290. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Carmarthen Town North and South witnessed more crimes than 51 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Carmarthenshire, Carmarthen Town North and South 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 North and South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Carmarthen Town North and South has recorded 190 crimes with crime rate of 15.43 ranking 1th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total Carmarthen Town North and South crimes were 1,326. The crime rate of Carmarthen Town North and South in 2024 was 107.65 (year) or 8.97 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Carmarthen Town North and South were around 1,546 crimes with yearly crime rate of 125.51 (year) or 10.46 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carmarthen Town North and South)CrimesRank (Carmarthen Town North and South)CrimesRank (Carmarthen Town North and South)
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
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 North and South 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 95 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20258
January 202510
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 168 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202520
May 202511
April 202518
March 20258
February 202517
January 202516
November 202420
October 20248
September 202412
August 202423

A total of 803 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202595
June 202584
May 202559
April 202572
March 202574
February 202569
January 202566
November 202479
October 202469
September 202469
August 202467

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202518
May 202513
April 202522
March 202512
February 202517
January 202510
November 202412
October 20246
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20258
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
November 202410
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202521
May 202525
April 202517
March 202514
February 202512
January 20258
November 20248
October 202416
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202522
May 202520
April 20254
March 202516
February 202516
January 20258
November 202416
October 202416
September 202415
August 202422

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 202510
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Carmarthen Town North and South in July 2025

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

1. Heol Salem (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences17
Other crime2
2. Cae Crug (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
4. Lammas Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
6. Quay Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Red Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Furnace Bank (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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