Crime Rate in Cilycwm: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cilycwm

The total recorded crimes in Cilycwm, Carmarthenshire, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cilycwm crime rate of 497.24 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 Cilycwm, encompassing approximately 18 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cilycwm Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Heol Y Pistyll with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cilycwm?

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

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, Cilycwm demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 75 crimes compared to 235.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cilycwm recorded fewer crimes than 42 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cilycwm had fewer crimes than the Carmarthenshire average, with 106 crimes compared to 290. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cilycwm recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Carmarthenshire, Cilycwm has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cilycwm Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cilycwm has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 497.24 ranking 39th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total Cilycwm crimes were 75. The crime rate of Cilycwm in 2024 was 4143.65 (year) or 345.30 (month) ranking it 43 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cilycwm were around 106 crimes with yearly crime rate of 5856.35 (year) or 488.03 (month) ranking 38 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
Carmarthen Town West40 8306 11363 13
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
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

Cilycwm Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Cilycwm in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Heol Y Pistyll (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Erwtwrch (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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