Crime in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire: statistics, rates and trends
704 crimes were recorded in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
- Types of crime in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
- Ammanford, Carmarthenshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
- Demographics of Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
- Questions about crime in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (328), anti-social behaviour (93) and criminal damage and arson (71) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 723rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Ammanford, Carmarthenshire | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 704 | 16,483 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.0 | 86.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,502 | 190,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire peaked in the year to August 2022 (990 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (578). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 704 | 128.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 847 | 153.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 578 | 105.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 926 | 168.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 990 | 179.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 806 | 146.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 944 | 171.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 960 | 174.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 822 | 149.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (91% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (74% above the national rate) and drugs (67% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (55% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 34 to 21 and burglary fell from 39 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 328 | 59.6 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 16.9 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 12.9 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Public order | 58 | 10.5 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Other theft | 36 | 6.5 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Drugs | 30 | 5.5 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Burglary | 25 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 3.8 | 8.5 | -38% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 2.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (68).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 68 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 45 |
| On or near Heol Llwchwr | 44 |
| On or near Stryd Y Cei | 35 |
| On or near Oakfield Terrace | 25 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 25 |
| On or near Wallasey Road | 25 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 22 |
| On or near Heol Marlais | 21 |
| On or near Ffordd-Yr-Orsaf | 19 |
Of the 611 crimes in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 93 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 266 | 43.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 146 | 23.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire has an estimated population of 5,502 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%), more retired residents (27%, against 22%) and an older population (24%, against 19%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ammanford, Carmarthenshire average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ammanford, Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Ammanford, Carmarthenshire a safe place to live?
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire recorded 128.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 723rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 328 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (93).
Is crime in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire was down 17% on the year before: 704 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 847 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ammanford, Carmarthenshire?
About 5,502 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ammanford, Carmarthenshire?
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire is policed by Dyfed-Powys.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.