Crime Rate in Saron: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saron

The total recorded crimes in Saron, Carmarthenshire, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saron crime rate of 29.25 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 Saron, encompassing approximately 889 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Saron Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Rhodfa Frank with total crimes: 3
  • Banc Y Ddraenen with total crimes: 3

How safe is Saron?

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

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, Saron demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 161 crimes compared to 235.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Saron witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

    • In 2023, Saron had fewer crimes than the Carmarthenshire average, with 195 crimes compared to 290. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Saron recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Saron Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Saron has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 29.25 ranking 14th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total Saron crimes were 161. The crime rate of Saron in 2024 was 181.10 (year) or 15.09 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Saron were around 195 crimes with yearly crime rate of 219.35 (year) or 18.28 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Saron)CrimesRank (Saron)CrimesRank (Saron)
Carmarthen Town North and South157 11,326 11,546 1
Tyisha128 2979 21,522 2
Bigyn84 3746 4904 3
Glanymor68 4822 3819 4
Ammanford55 7596 5795 5
Burry Port66 5384 8407 10
Lliedi48 8477 7592 6
Dafen and Felinfoel57 6578 6533 7
Llwynhendy38 11381 9455 8
Llannon43 10309 10439 9
Carmarthen Town West44 9306 11363 13
Hengoed21 19282 12395 11
Bynea23 16256 14375 12
Llanybydder30 12211 17295 15
Llangyndeyrn25 15262 13240 20
Llangennech26 13177 21211 23
Llangunnor20 20222 15352 14
Cenarth and Llangeler14 31200 19294 16
Kidwelly and St Ishmael15 29215 16232 21
Pembrey19 21179 20289 17
Garnant22 17129 28149 32
Gorslas17 26150 26256 18
St Clears and Llansteffan21 18207 18213 22
Llandeilo9 43117 32255 19
Hendy15 30176 22135 33
Trimsaran19 22115 33208 24
Llanfihangel Aberbythych9 42174 23204 26
Llanboidy18 23111 34126 35
Llandybie11 36161 24186 28
Cwarter Bach18 24138 27206 25
Laugharne Township17 2598 38102 40
Glanamman16 27121 31174 29
Elli15 28111 35102 39
Llanfihangel-ar-Arth10 41128 29164 30
Whitland11 35127 30133 34
Llandovery13 32109 36161 31
Penygroes13 3372 4489 43
Trelech12 3477 4260 47
Pontyberem10 4092 40112 36
Glyn11 3797 39106 37
Tycroes10 38109 3794 42
Cilycwm6 4675 43106 38
Betws10 3985 4195 41
Llanddarog6 4853 4882 44
Swiss Valley8 4461 4649 49
Llwchwr6 4752 4963 45
Manordeilo and Salem4 5067 4547 50
Abergwili7 4549 5043 51
Llangadog4 4938 5160 46
Llanegwad4 5154 4754 48
Cynwyl Elfed2 5221 5215 52

Saron Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (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 Vehicle crime 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 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202513
February 202513
January 202511
November 202411
October 20244
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 202430
May 20247

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Saron in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Rhodfa Frank (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Banc Y Ddraenen (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Heol Haydn (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
5. Clos Yr Hendre (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Heol Trefrhiw (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parc Fferws (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parklands Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Maes-Yr-Haf (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Yr Hafod (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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