Crime Rate in Kidwelly and St Ishmael: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kidwelly and St Ishmael

The total recorded crimes in Kidwelly and St Ishmael, Carmarthenshire, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kidwelly and St Ishmael crime rate of 19.72 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 Kidwelly and St Ishmael, encompassing approximately 1,673 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Kidwelly and St Ishmael Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ger Y Plas with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Ferry Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Kidwelly and St Ishmael?

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

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, Kidwelly and St Ishmael demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 215 crimes compared to 235.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Kidwelly and St Ishmael witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

    • In 2023, Kidwelly and St Ishmael had fewer crimes than the Carmarthenshire average, with 232 crimes compared to 290. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kidwelly and St Ishmael witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kidwelly and St Ishmael Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kidwelly and St Ishmael has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 19.72 ranking 16th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total Kidwelly and St Ishmael crimes were 215. The crime rate of Kidwelly and St Ishmael in 2024 was 128.49 (year) or 10.71 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kidwelly and St Ishmael were around 232 crimes with yearly crime rate of 138.65 (year) or 11.55 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kidwelly and St Ishmael)CrimesRank (Kidwelly and St Ishmael)CrimesRank (Kidwelly and St Ishmael)
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
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
Garnant15 30129 28149 32
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

Kidwelly and St Ishmael 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 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Burglary 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 6 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202510
May 202510
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256
January 202514
November 20247
October 202414
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Kidwelly and St Ishmael in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kidwelly and St Ishmael postcode area is presented below.

1. Ger Y Plas (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ferry Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Lady Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Llys Gwenllian (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Morfa Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Maes Y Parc (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bridge Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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