Crime Rate in Cynwyl Elfed: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cynwyl Elfed

The total recorded crimes in Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthenshire, UK in February 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cynwyl Elfed crime rate of 134.23 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 Cynwyl Elfed, encompassing approximately 14 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cynwyl Elfed Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Y Bwt with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Cynwyl Elfed?

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

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, Cynwyl Elfed demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 21 crimes compared to 235.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cynwyl Elfed recorded fewer crimes than 51 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cynwyl Elfed had fewer crimes than the Carmarthenshire average, with 15 crimes compared to 290. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cynwyl Elfed recorded fewer crimes than 51 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cynwyl Elfed Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Cynwyl Elfed has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 134.23 ranking 49th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total Cynwyl Elfed crimes were 21. The crime rate of Cynwyl Elfed in 2024 was 1409.40 (year) or 117.45 (month) ranking it 52 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cynwyl Elfed were around 15 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1006.71 (year) or 83.89 (month) ranking 52 most dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carmarthenshire)CrimesRank (Carmarthenshire)CrimesRank (Carmarthenshire)
Carmarthen Town North and South150 11,326 11,546 1
Tyisha97 2979 21,522 2
Bigyn97 3746 4904 3
Glanymor58 5822 3819 4
Ammanford69 4596 5795 5
Lliedi50 6477 7592 6
Dafen and Felinfoel44 8578 6533 7
Llwynhendy46 7381 9455 8
Burry Port39 9384 8407 10
Llannon31 12309 10439 9
Llanfihangel Aberbythych36 10174 23204 26
Hengoed26 17282 12395 11
Carmarthen Town West36 11306 11363 13
Bynea28 16256 14375 12
Llangyndeyrn29 14262 13240 20
Llangunnor29 13222 15352 14
Llanybydder26 18211 17295 15
Pembrey28 15179 20289 17
Cenarth and Llangeler17 28200 19294 16
Kidwelly and St Ishmael12 32215 16232 21
Gorslas18 26150 26256 18
St Clears and Llansteffan18 25207 18213 22
Llandeilo19 23117 32255 19
Saron24 19161 25195 27
Glyn21 2097 39106 37
Llangennech20 21177 21211 23
Hendy12 34176 22135 33
Llanfihangel-ar-Arth19 22128 29164 30
Trimsaran16 29115 33208 24
Llandybie11 37161 24186 28
Betws19 2485 4195 41
Cwarter Bach18 27138 27206 25
Garnant12 35129 28149 32
Glanamman16 30121 31174 29
Whitland12 36127 30133 34
Llandovery6 45109 36161 31
Penygroes14 3172 4489 43
Laugharne Township12 3398 38102 40
Llanboidy9 40111 34126 35
Elli10 38111 35102 39
Pontyberem9 4292 40112 36
Tycroes5 46109 3794 42
Cilycwm9 4175 43106 38
Swiss Valley10 3961 4649 49
Trelech8 4377 4260 47
Llanddarog1 5253 4882 44
Abergwili6 4449 5043 51
Llwchwr4 4852 4963 45
Manordeilo and Salem5 4767 4547 50
Llangadog2 5138 5160 46
Llanegwad2 5054 4754 48

Cynwyl Elfed Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 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 Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cynwyl Elfed in February 2025

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

1. Heol Y Bwt (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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