Ammanford Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ammanford's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 9.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 27.6% increase above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.6% of all reported incidents (24 cases), followed by public order offences (14 cases) and anti-social behaviour (8 cases). The surge in public order offences—253% above the UK average—suggests heightened tensions in community spaces, potentially influenced by the seasonal context of November, which includes Bonfire Night and the transition into darker evenings. While anti-social behaviour rates were 10% below the UK average, this may be attributed to local initiatives or community engagement efforts. The overall crime profile indicates a need for targeted interventions in areas where public order and violence are concentrated, particularly as the town navigates the challenges of seasonal events and shifting community patterns. The data also shows a marked disparity in crime types compared to the UK average, with property crimes and violent crimes both contributing significantly to the elevated local rate. These trends are consistent with the characteristics of a built-up area within Carmarthenshire, where commercial and residential zones intersect, creating environments where public order issues and interpersonal conflicts are more pronounced.

November 2024 saw a dramatic 46.7% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 45 to 24 cases—a significant shift from the previous month. This reduction, though not fully explained by the data, may align with the end of a school term or the impact of local awareness campaigns. Conversely, criminal damage and arson rose by 133.3%, increasing from 3 to 7 incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This surge could be linked to Bonfire Night activities or unseasonably warm weather encouraging outdoor gatherings. Burglary and shoplifting each saw 100% increases, with 7 burglaries and 5 shoplifting incidents reported. These spikes may be connected to the Black Friday shopping period, which typically sees heightened retail activity and potential vulnerabilities in commercial areas. Drug-related crimes fell by 75%, from 4 to 1 incident, suggesting a possible seasonal dip in substance-related incidents or the effectiveness of local law enforcement efforts. The data also reveals that public order offences, at 1.8 per 1,000, were 253% above the UK average, a figure that could indicate challenges in managing community spaces during the month. Residents might find the drop in drug-related crimes particularly relevant, as it could reflect a temporary reduction in associated activity within the area.

The crime rate in Ammanford remained stable compared to the previous month, decreasing by just 1.2% from 9.8 to 9.7 per 1,000 residents. Over the course of November, this translated to roughly 3 crimes reported per day, a figure that, while localised, provides a tangible sense of the daily crime profile for residents. On a monthly basis, one reported crime occurred for every 104 residents, a ratio that highlights the frequency of incidents within the population. This monthly exposure figure, while not directly comparable to UK-wide data, offers context for how often crime impacts individuals in Ammanford. The population of 7,879 residents means that each crime has a measurable effect on the community, particularly in areas where crime rates are significantly above the UK average. For instance, public order offences and violence and sexual offences both exceed the UK average by substantial margins, indicating that these categories affect Ammanford compared to the rest of the country. The stability in the overall crime rate from October to November suggests that local policing efforts or community initiatives may have mitigated potential increases, though the spikes in certain categories like criminal damage and arson indicate ongoing challenges that require attention. The comparison to the previous month underscores the need for continued monitoring of trends, as even small fluctuations can have significant implications for local residents.