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 May 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carmarthen Town North and South crime rate of 12.75 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-18.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (400.00% increase)
Carmarthen Town North and South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spilman Street with total crimes: 9
  • A40 with total crimes: 8
  • Hospital with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Carmarthen Town North and South has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 12.75 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carmarthen Town North and South)CrimesRank (Carmarthen Town North and South)CrimesRank (Carmarthen Town North and South)
Tyisha128 2979 21,522 2
Bigyn84 3746 4904 3
Glanymor68 4822 3819 4
Ammanford55 7596 5795 5
Burry Port66 5384 8407 10
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

Carmarthen Town North and South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (148 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
November 202410
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 202411
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202517
March 202514
February 202512
January 20258
November 20248
October 202416
September 202412
August 202412
July 202413
June 202432
May 202420

A total of 170 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202522
March 202512
February 202517
January 202510
November 202412
October 20246
September 202412
August 202414
July 202419
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 218 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202518
March 20258
February 202517
January 202516
November 202420
October 20248
September 202412
August 202423
July 202413
June 202450
May 202422

A total of 905 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202572
March 202574
February 202569
January 202566
November 202479
October 202469
September 202469
August 202467
July 202464
June 2024148
May 202469

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20258
January 202510
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20254
March 202516
February 202516
January 20258
November 202416
October 202416
September 202415
August 202422
July 20246
June 202430
May 20249

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Carmarthen Town North and South in May 2025

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

1. Spilman Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. A40 (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Dark Gate (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Llys Caermedi (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Chapel Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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