Crime in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire: statistics, rates and trends
719 crimes were recorded in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 130.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
- Questions about crime in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
- About this data
719 crimes were recorded in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 130.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 323 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire has the 674th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ammanford, Carmarthenshire | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 719 | 16,454 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 130.7 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,502 | 190,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire was highest in the year to July 2020 (980 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (543). Over the whole period it fell 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 719 | 130.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 861 | 156.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 543 | 98.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 963 | 175.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 969 | 176.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 823 | 149.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 980 | 178.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 918 | 166.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 821 | 149.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 76 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, public order. The largest falls were in public order (-33%) and shoplifting (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 323 | 58.7 | 1.71 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 16.4 | 1.07 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 13.4 | 1.98 | +1% |
| Public order | 57 | 10.4 | 1.56 | -33% |
| Other theft | 43 | 7.8 | 1.22 | +5% |
| Burglary | 30 | 5.5 | 1.54 | -14% |
| Drugs | 29 | 5.3 | 1.61 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 4.5 | 0.55 | -24% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.5 | 1.20 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.5 | 0.52 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 2.4 | 2.43 | +8% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.88 | +33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -89% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ammanford, Carmarthenshire recorded 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (58.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 44.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ammanford, Carmarthenshire recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ammanford, Carmarthenshire recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ammanford, Carmarthenshire recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ammanford, Carmarthenshire recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ammanford, Carmarthenshire recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ammanford, Carmarthenshire recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ammanford, Carmarthenshire recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ammanford, Carmarthenshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ammanford, Carmarthenshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ammanford, Carmarthenshire recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ammanford, Carmarthenshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ammanford, Carmarthenshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ammanford, Carmarthenshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 89% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ammanford, Carmarthenshire.
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 68 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 46 |
| On or near Heol Llwchwr | 43 |
| On or near Stryd Y Cei | 38 |
| On or near Wallasey Road | 27 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 25 |
| On or near Oakfield Terrace | 24 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 23 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 22 |
| On or near Foundry Row | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 268 | 37.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 147 | 20.4% |
| Not recorded | 90 | 12.5% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 9.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 4.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire has an estimated population of 5,502. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ammanford, Carmarthenshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.1% |
| Social rented homes | 20.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Ammanford, Carmarthenshire a safe place to live?
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire recorded 130.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (90).
Is crime in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire was down 16% on the year before: 719 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 861 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ammanford, Carmarthenshire?
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire is policed by Dyfed-Powys. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ammanford, Carmarthenshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.