Crime in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire: statistics, rates and trends
467 crimes were recorded in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
- Questions about crime in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
- About this data
467 crimes were recorded in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 231 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire has the 1,014th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burry Port, Carmarthenshire | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 467 | 16,454 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.3 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,232 | 190,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire was highest in the year to July 2025 (514 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (339). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 467 | 110.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 514 | 121.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 351 | 82.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 339 | 80.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 373 | 88.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 490 | 115.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 422 | 99.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 389 | 91.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 463 | 109.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burry Port, 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, other crime. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-57%) and drugs (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 231 | 54.6 | 1.59 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 14.9 | 0.97 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 13.5 | 1.99 | -7% |
| Public order | 32 | 7.6 | 1.14 | -14% |
| Other theft | 17 | 4.0 | 0.63 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 3.8 | 0.46 | -57% |
| Other crime | 14 | 3.3 | 1.57 | +75% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -37% |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.6 | 0.80 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.4 | 0.29 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.2 | 1.44 | +0% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.7 | 0.52 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burry Port, Carmarthenshire recorded 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 49.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burry Port, Carmarthenshire recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burry Port, Carmarthenshire recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burry Port, Carmarthenshire recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burry Port, Carmarthenshire recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burry Port, Carmarthenshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burry Port, Carmarthenshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burry Port, Carmarthenshire recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burry Port, Carmarthenshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burry Port, Carmarthenshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Burry Port, Carmarthenshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burry Port, Carmarthenshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burry Port, Carmarthenshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burry Port, Carmarthenshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembrey | 252 | 60.2 | -45% |
| Hengoed | 320 | 72.7 | -34% |
| Tyisha | 1,471 | 267.0 | +142% |
| Lliedi | 633 | 116.2 | +5% |
| Glanymor | 936 | 146.9 | +33% |
| Bigyn | 1,097 | 164.6 | +49% |
| Dafen and Felinfoel | 696 | 134.8 | +22% |
| Kidwelly and St Ishmael | 328 | 64.7 | -41% |
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 Burry Port, Carmarthenshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Heol Dyfatty | 39 |
| On or near Station Road | 35 |
| On or near Old Tramway | 33 |
| On or near The Harbour | 30 |
| On or near New Street | 27 |
| On or near Pen-Bre A Porth Tywyn | 24 |
| On or near Morlan Terrace | 22 |
| On or near Glanmor Terrace | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burry Port, 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 | 184 | 39.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 104 | 22.3% |
| Not recorded | 63 | 13.5% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 11.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Burry Port, Carmarthenshire has an estimated population of 4,232. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Burry Port, Carmarthenshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Burry Port, Carmarthenshire a safe place to live?
Burry Port, Carmarthenshire recorded 110.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Burry Port, Carmarthenshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (63).
Is crime in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire was down 9% on the year before: 467 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 514 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burry Port, Carmarthenshire?
Burry Port, 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 Burry Port, Carmarthenshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.