Ammanford Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ammanford’s crime rate in November 2023 stood at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure 1.3% below the UK average of 7.5. This slight edge over the national benchmark contrasts with the town’s notable spikes in specific categories, particularly anti-social behaviour and 'other crime.' The most significant shift in the month was the 100% rise in 'other crime,' which, while not defined in the data, may reflect unclassified or emerging issues. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 29.3% of all crimes, but their rate (2.2 per 1,000) was 15% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, surged to 29.3% of all incidents, far exceeding the UK average by 110%. This discrepancy could be linked to the town’s character as a small built-up area within Carmarthenshire, where limited public spaces and community density may amplify such behaviours. Seasonal factors also played a role: the drop in shoplifting (75% decrease) may be tied to the post-Black Friday lull in retail activity, while the rise in anti-social behaviour could reflect the impact of dark evenings and Bonfire Night events. Public order offences, at 13.8% of total crimes, were 89% above the UK average, influenced by local dynamics such as youth activity or unmet community needs. The data also shows that criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, and shoplifting dropped sharply, both of which may indicate effective local interventions or seasonal deterrents. These patterns suggest a combination of environmental factors, community engagement, and policing strategies, though further analysis would be required to confirm causality.

November 2023 saw a dramatic 100% increase in 'other crime' in Ammanford, rising from 0 to 4 incidents. This surge, though not explicitly defined in the data, may relate to unclassified or emerging criminal activities. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour rose by 54.5%, from 11 to 17 incidents, a sharp uptick that outpaces the UK average by 110%. This category’s dominance—accounting for nearly 29% of all crimes—suggests persistent community tensions or environmental factors. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 75%, from 8 to 2 incidents, a drop that aligns with the UK average for this category (0.6 per 1,000). This decline may reflect seasonal retail patterns, such as reduced foot traffic after Black Friday or heightened policing during the festive period. Violent crimes also decreased by 26.1%, from 23 to 17, placing the rate at 2.2 per 1,000—15% below the UK average. This reduction could be linked to shorter evenings and cooler weather, which may deter outdoor incidents. The stark contrast between rising anti-social behaviour and falling violence highlights a shift in criminal activity, though the underlying causes remain unclear without additional context.

The crime rate in Ammanford remained stable in November 2023, matching the 7.4 per 1,000 residents recorded in October. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that aligns with the town’s small population and limited commercial density. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 136 residents reported a crime, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the community size. This ratio is lower than the UK average for monthly exposure, which is not provided but can be inferred as higher given Ammanford’s rate of 7.4 compared to the UK’s 7.5. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the absolute number of crimes is low, specific categories—particularly anti-social behaviour and other crime—show marked deviations from national norms. These anomalies may reflect local factors such as the town’s seasonal rhythms or unmet community needs, though further data would be required to confirm this hypothesis.