Crime in Carmarthen Town West: statistics, rates and trends
501 crimes were recorded in Carmarthen Town West in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Carmarthen Town West at a glance
- Crime trends in Carmarthen Town West
- Types of crime in Carmarthen Town West
- Carmarthen Town West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Carmarthen Town West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Carmarthen Town West
- Population and deprivation in Carmarthen Town West
- Questions about crime in Carmarthen Town West
- About this data
501 crimes were recorded in Carmarthen Town West in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 276 reports (55% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Carmarthen Town West has the 1,563rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Carmarthen Town West | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 501 | 16,454 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.0 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,696 | 190,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Carmarthen Town West was highest in the year to July 2025 (508 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (275). Over the whole period it rose 29%, 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 | 501 | 88.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 508 | 89.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 275 | 48.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 441 | 77.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 452 | 79.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 453 | 79.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 466 | 81.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 369 | 64.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 388 | 68.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Carmarthen Town West 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.
The largest increases were in other theft (+43%) and anti-social behaviour (+32%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-47%) and public order (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 276 | 48.5 | 1.42 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 9.5 | 0.62 | +32% |
| Public order | 38 | 6.7 | 1.00 | -21% |
| Other theft | 33 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 5.3 | 0.78 | -47% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 3.7 | 0.44 | +24% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.3 | 0.65 | -7% |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.1 | 0.64 | -25% |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.1 | 1.00 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 0.14 | -64% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.54 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.31 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Carmarthen Town West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Carmarthen Town West recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 55.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Carmarthen Town West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Carmarthen Town West recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Carmarthen Town West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Carmarthen Town West recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Carmarthen Town West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Carmarthen Town West recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Carmarthen Town West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Carmarthen Town West recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Carmarthen Town West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Carmarthen Town West recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Carmarthen Town West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Carmarthen Town West recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Carmarthen Town West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Carmarthen Town West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Carmarthen Town West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Carmarthen Town West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Carmarthen Town West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Carmarthen Town West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Carmarthen Town West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Carmarthen Town West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Carmarthen Town West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Carmarthen Town West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Carmarthen Town West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Carmarthen Town West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Carmarthen Town West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Carmarthen Town West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carmarthen Town West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen Town North and South | 1,881 | 201.3 | +129% |
| Trelech | 139 | 38.7 | -56% |
| St Clears and Llansteffan | 289 | 53.1 | -40% |
| Llangyndeyrn | 196 | 36.7 | -58% |
| Kidwelly and St Ishmael | 328 | 64.7 | -26% |
| Gorslas | 193 | 36.6 | -58% |
| Llannon | 498 | 89.7 | +2% |
| Pembrey | 252 | 60.2 | -32% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 96 |
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Model Court | 32 |
| On or near Picton Court | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near The Grove | 22 |
| On or near St David'S Street | 20 |
| On or near Glannant Road | 20 |
| On or near Steele Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Carmarthen Town West 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 | 218 | 43.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 64 | 12.8% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 12.2% |
| Not recorded | 54 | 10.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 7.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 6.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Carmarthen Town West has an estimated population of 5,696. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Carmarthen Town West sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Carmarthen Town West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Carmarthen Town West a safe place to live?
Carmarthen Town West recorded 88.0 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 Carmarthen Town West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (54).
Is crime in Carmarthen Town West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carmarthen Town West was down 1% on the year before: 501 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 508 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Carmarthen Town West?
Carmarthen Town West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.