Crime in Carmarthen Town North and South: statistics, rates and trends
1,881 crimes were recorded in Carmarthen Town North and South in the 12 months to July 2026, 201.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Carmarthen Town North and South at a glance
- Crime trends in Carmarthen Town North and South
- Types of crime in Carmarthen Town North and South
- Carmarthen Town North and South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Carmarthen Town North and South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Carmarthen Town North and South
- Population and deprivation in Carmarthen Town North and South
- Questions about crime in Carmarthen Town North and South
- About this data
1,881 crimes were recorded in Carmarthen Town North and South in the 12 months to July 2026, 201.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 799 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Carmarthen Town North and South has the 193rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Carmarthen Town North and South | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,881 | 16,454 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 201.3 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,346 | 190,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Carmarthen Town North and South was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,995 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,138). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 1,881 | 201.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,896 | 202.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,138 | 121.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,761 | 188.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,995 | 213.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,537 | 164.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,737 | 185.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,791 | 191.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,926 | 206.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 194 |
| June 2026 | 164 |
| May 2026 | 183 |
| April 2026 | 187 |
| March 2026 | 174 |
| February 2026 | 159 |
| January 2026 | 114 |
| December 2025 | 158 |
| November 2025 | 154 |
| October 2025 | 150 |
| September 2025 | 106 |
| August 2025 | 138 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Carmarthen Town North and South 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, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+46%) and burglary (+27%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-19%) and public order (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 799 | 85.5 | 2.50 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 220 | 23.5 | 2.84 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 | 21.2 | 1.38 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 151 | 16.2 | 2.38 | -7% |
| Public order | 147 | 15.7 | 2.37 | -18% |
| Other theft | 98 | 10.5 | 1.64 | +9% |
| Drugs | 85 | 9.1 | 2.78 | +5% |
| Burglary | 56 | 6.0 | 1.69 | +27% |
| Other crime | 47 | 5.0 | 2.38 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.7 | 0.76 | +46% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.8 | 1.87 | -19% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.6 | 0.95 | +15% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.91 | +250% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 0.48 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Carmarthen Town North and South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Carmarthen Town North and South recorded 799 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (85.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 42.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Carmarthen Town North and South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Carmarthen Town North and South recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Carmarthen Town North and South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Carmarthen Town North and South recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Carmarthen Town North and South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Carmarthen Town North and South recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Carmarthen Town North and South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Carmarthen Town North and South recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Carmarthen Town North and South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Carmarthen Town North and South recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Carmarthen Town North and South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Carmarthen Town North and South recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Carmarthen Town North and South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Carmarthen Town North and South recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Carmarthen Town North and South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Carmarthen Town North and South recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Carmarthen Town North and South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Carmarthen Town North and South recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Carmarthen Town North and South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Carmarthen Town North and South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Carmarthen Town North and South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Carmarthen Town North and South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Carmarthen Town North and South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Carmarthen Town North and South recorded 7 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 250% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Carmarthen Town North and South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Carmarthen Town North and South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Carmarthen Town North and South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Carmarthen Town North and South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carmarthen Town North and South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen Town West | 501 | 88.0 | -56% |
| Trelech | 139 | 38.7 | -81% |
| Llangyndeyrn | 196 | 36.7 | -82% |
| St Clears and Llansteffan | 289 | 53.1 | -74% |
| Kidwelly and St Ishmael | 328 | 64.7 | -68% |
| Gorslas | 193 | 36.6 | -82% |
| Llannon | 498 | 89.7 | -55% |
| Penygroes | 135 | 43.5 | -78% |
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 Carmarthen Town North and South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 161 |
| On or near Hospital | 126 |
| On or near Parking Area | 99 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 85 |
| On or near Lammas Street | 63 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 49 |
| On or near Water Street | 48 |
| On or near Llansteffan Road | 48 |
| On or near Bron Yr Aur | 46 |
| On or near Spilman Street | 44 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Carmarthen Town North and South 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 | 695 | 36.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 318 | 16.9% |
| Under investigation | 223 | 11.9% |
| Not recorded | 198 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 142 | 7.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 83 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 76 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 62 | 3.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 49 | 2.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
Carmarthen Town North and South has an estimated population of 9,346. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Carmarthen Town North and South sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Carmarthen Town North and South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.2% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% |
| Private rented homes | 23.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Carmarthen Town North and South a safe place to live?
Carmarthen Town North and South recorded 201.3 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 Carmarthen Town North and South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 799 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (220).
Is crime in Carmarthen Town North and South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carmarthen Town North and South was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,881 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,896 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Carmarthen Town North and South?
Carmarthen Town North and South 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 Carmarthen Town North and South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.