Crime Rate in Whitland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitland

The total recorded crimes in Whitland, Carmarthenshire, UK in March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitland crime rate of 184.29 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 Whitland, encompassing approximately 103 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Whitland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llangan Road with total crimes: 7
  • Clos Llwyn Ty Gwyn with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Whitland?

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

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, Whitland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 127 crimes compared to 235.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whitland recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Whitland had fewer crimes than the Carmarthenshire average, with 133 crimes compared to 290. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whitland recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitland Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Whitland has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 184.29 ranking 24th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total Whitland crimes were 127. The crime rate of Whitland in 2024 was 1231.81 (year) or 102.65 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitland were around 133 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1290.01 (year) or 107.50 (month) ranking 34 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
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

Whitland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 202511
November 202411
October 202411
September 20246
August 202411
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
August 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20245

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Whitland in March 2025

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

1. Llangan Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Clos Llwyn Ty Gwyn (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Farmers Arms (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Trevaughan Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St David'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Park Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. B4328 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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