Crime Rate in Garnant: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Garnant

The total recorded crimes in Garnant, Carmarthenshire, UK in March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Garnant crime rate of 208.14 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Garnant Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Maesglas with total crimes: 11
  • Lower Station Road with total crimes: 3
  • Maesybedol with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Garnant has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 208.14 ranking 20th 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.

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
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
Cilycwm9 3975 43106 38
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

Garnant Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
November 20248
October 20247
September 202410
August 20247
July 202411
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20244
June 20244

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
May 20242

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 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
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Garnant in March 2025

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

1. Heol Maesglas (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
2. Lower Station Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Maesybedol (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Teras Yr Arced (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Jolly Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Penyrallt (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Folland Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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