Crime Rate in Glyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Glyn

The total recorded crimes in Glyn, Carmarthenshire, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Glyn crime rate of 1.06 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 Glyn, encompassing approximately 11,325 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Glyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ffynnon Y Waun with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Heol Y Pentre with total crimes: 2

How safe is Glyn?

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

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, Glyn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 97 crimes compared to 235.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Glyn recorded fewer crimes than 38 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Glyn 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, Glyn recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Glyn Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Glyn has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 10.42 ranking 32th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total Glyn crimes were 97. The crime rate of Glyn in 2024 was 132.97 (year) or 11.08 (month) ranking it 39 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Glyn were around 106 crimes with yearly crime rate of 105.87 (year) or 8.82 (month) ranking 37 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
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

Glyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft 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 8 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20252
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 202422
May 202410

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
June 202410

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20243
June 20242

High Crime Locations Glyn in March 2025

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

1. Ffynnon Y Waun (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Heol Y Pentre (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Heol Hen (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rehoboth Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Herberdeg Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Rhydyffynnon (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Caepontbren (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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