Crime in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire: statistics, rates and trends
470 crimes were recorded in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
- Types of crime in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
- Burry Port, Carmarthenshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
- Demographics of Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
- Questions about crime in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (238), anti-social behaviour (59) and criminal damage and arson (53) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 996th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Burry Port, Carmarthenshire | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 470 | 16,483 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.1 | 86.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 4,232 | 190,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire peaked in the year to August 2025 (497 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (330). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 470 | 111.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 497 | 117.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 372 | 87.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 330 | 78.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 371 | 87.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 452 | 106.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 457 | 108.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 392 | 92.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 439 | 103.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
Compared with England and Wales, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (86% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (64% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 79 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 238 | 56.2 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 13.9 | 15.4 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 12.5 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Public order | 33 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other theft | 18 | 4.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 3.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 3.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 3.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Burry Port, Carmarthenshire; the highest is Tyisha (266.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Pembrey, Carmarthenshire (60.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burry Port, Carmarthenshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembrey | 251 | 60.0 | -46% |
| Hengoed | 330 | 75.0 | -32% |
| Tyisha | 1,470 | 266.8 | +140% |
| Lliedi | 642 | 117.9 | +6% |
| Glanymor | 959 | 150.5 | +36% |
| Bigyn | 1,084 | 162.7 | +46% |
| Dafen and Felinfoel | 702 | 135.9 | +22% |
| Kidwelly and St Ishmael | 339 | 66.9 | -40% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Heol Dyfatty” and “Station Road” (36 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Heol Dyfatty | 36 |
| On or near Station Road | 36 |
| On or near Old Tramway | 32 |
| On or near New Street | 28 |
| On or near Pen-Bre A Porth Tywyn | 27 |
| On or near The Harbour | 27 |
| On or near Morlan Terrace | 22 |
| On or near Glanmor Terrace | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 16 |
Of the 411 crimes in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 59 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 195 | 47.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 107 | 26.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Burry Port, Carmarthenshire has an estimated population of 4,232 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burry Port, Carmarthenshire average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Burry Port, Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Burry Port, Carmarthenshire a safe place to live?
Burry Port, Carmarthenshire recorded 111.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 996th 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 Burry Port, Carmarthenshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 238 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire was down 5% on the year before: 470 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 497 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burry Port, Carmarthenshire?
About 4,232 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burry Port, Carmarthenshire?
Burry Port, 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.