Crime Rate in Garnant: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Garnant

The total recorded crimes in Garnant, Carmarthenshire, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Garnant crime rate of 135.75 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 Garnant, encompassing approximately 110 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Garnant Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clos Bryn Cam with total crimes: 4
  • Penyrallt with total crimes: 2
  • Teras Yr Arced with total crimes: 2

How safe is Garnant?

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

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, Garnant demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 129 crimes compared to 235.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Garnant recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

    • In 2023, Garnant had fewer crimes than the Carmarthenshire average, with 149 crimes compared to 290. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Garnant recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Garnant Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Garnant has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 135.75 ranking 30th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total Garnant crimes were 129. The crime rate of Garnant in 2024 was 1167.42 (year) or 97.29 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Garnant were around 149 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1348.42 (year) or 112.37 (month) ranking 32 most dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Garnant)CrimesRank (Garnant)CrimesRank (Garnant)
Carmarthen Town North and South190 11,326 11,546 1
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
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

Garnant 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 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 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 (7 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson 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 (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 202510
April 202514
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
November 20248
October 20247
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20244

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
October 20242
September 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
October 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Garnant in July 2025

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

1. Clos Bryn Cam (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
2. Penyrallt (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Teras Yr Arced (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Clos Felen (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Cwmamman Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Parc Glanffrwd (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Maes Y Fron (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Jolly Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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