Ammanford Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ammanford's March 2024 crime profile illustrates a stark contrast to national trends, with an overall rate of 0.8 crimes per 1,000 residents—89.6% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure, the lowest recorded in recent months, reflects a sustained period of low criminal activity in the built-up area of Carmarthenshire. The sole crime category reported was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 100% of all incidents, a dominance that suggests a unique local dynamic. While anti-social behaviour increased by 20% compared to February, the category's rate remains 31% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent gap between local conditions and national norms. The low crime rate is consistent with Ammanford's rural character, where limited urban infrastructure and small population size may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. Seasonal factors also appear relevant: the transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may influence community interactions and police visibility. However, the absence of violent or property crimes in March 2024 contrasts sharply with typical patterns in larger urban centres, where such categories often dominate. This suggests that Ammanford's geographic and demographic profile—likely a small, closely-knit community with limited commercial or industrial activity—plays a key role in maintaining its low crime levels. The data also raises questions about the nature of anti-social behaviour in the area, which may be more closely tied to local social dynamics than to broader criminal trends.

March 2024 saw a 20% increase in anti-social behaviour incidents, rising from five to six. This category alone accounted for 100% of all reported crimes in the area, a concentration that highlights its dominance in the local crime profile. Despite this rise, anti-social behaviour in Ammanford remains 31% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000 residents, a gap that suggests effective local measures or community resilience. The overall crime rate for the area fell by 14.6% compared to February 2024, a decline that contrasts with the increase in anti-social behaviour. This divergence may reflect targeted interventions or seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and longer evenings, which could influence community interactions and policing priorities. For residents, the absence of violent or property crimes in March 2024 provides a clear contrast to the limited activity seen in other areas of the UK.

Ammanford's crime rate in March 2024 remained remarkably low, with just 0.8 crimes per 1,000 residents—nearly 14% lower than the previous month's rate of 0.9. Over the course of 31 days, the area recorded no crimes on average per day, a figure that underscores the area's consistently low level of criminal activity. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime for every 1,313 residents during the month, a ratio that places Ammanford far below the UK average in terms of exposure to crime. The previous month's slight increase in anti-social behaviour (from five to six incidents) did not translate to a broader trend, as the overall crime rate continued its downward trajectory. This stability, combined with the area's small population and limited urban infrastructure, suggests that Ammanford's unique demographic and geographic characteristics play a significant role in maintaining its low crime profile.