What is the crime rate in Whitland, Carmarthenshire?

As of April 2026, the Whitland ward has an annual crime rate of 36.87 per 1,000 residents with 8 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Whitland ward?

The most common crime in Whitland is Violence & Sexual Offences with 6 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 75.0% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Whitland ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Dyfed-Powys Police Police

Crime in Whitland, Carmarthenshire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Whitland, localized within Carmarthenshire.

Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

36.87per 1k

trending_down -3.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

2,387

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences6

Anti-social Behaviour1

Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Clos Llwyn Ty Gwyn Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Parking Area Map	Drugs: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Bryngwenllian Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Llangan Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near B4328 Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1

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City Average

78.67per 1k

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Local Policing

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Local Priorities

A range of Anti-social Behaviour incidents have been reported in Tenby Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Teams will be carrying out high-visibility patrols and working with partner agencies to provide reassurance and address these concerns.

Issued: 16 May 2026

High volume of thefts from shops in Tenby, and Narberth

Issued: 31 Mar 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols will be conducted to deter shoplifting and to identify those responsible.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Your local Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention team will conduct high visibility patrols at Key beat Locations both morning and afternoons.

Issued: 31 Mar 2026

Status Update

Officers will tackle ASB, promote education to reduce driving offences at local key areas.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

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