Ammanford Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Ammanford in October 2024 reveals a stark dominance of violent crime, accounting for 58.4% of all reported incidents — a figure significantly higher than the UK average for this category. With 45 incidents of violence and sexual offences recorded (5.7 per 1,000 residents), the area's violent crime rate is 113% above the national average, underscoring a marked imbalance in the crime mix compared to other regions. This contrasts sharply with property crime, which comprised only 10.3% of total offences (8 incidents), and is 11% below the UK average for theft-related categories. The seasonal context of October — with darker evenings, the Halloween period, and the clocks going back — may contribute to increased incidents of violence, as reduced visibility and heightened social activity in local areas could create conditions conducive to confrontational encounters. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, with a 175% increase in reported incidents, suggesting a combination of community dynamics and environmental factors. While the overall crime rate (9.8 per 1,000 residents) is 21% above the UK average, the disproportionate focus on violent crime highlights a distinct challenge for local authorities, particularly in addressing the root causes of such incidents. The area's built-up character within Carmarthenshire, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, may exacerbate tensions in public areas, though further data would be required to confirm these connections. The low rate of property crime, meanwhile, may reflect the effectiveness of existing security measures or the nature of the local economy, which appears less reliant on high-value retail or industrial activity that could attract theft.

October saw a dramatic 175% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 4 to 11 incidents. This surge, combined with a 12.5% rise in violence and sexual offences (from 40 to 45), highlights a significant shift in the crime mix towards more confrontational and disorderly incidents. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 72.7% (from 11 to 3), and drugs-related crime dropped by 50% (from 8 to 4), suggesting a realignment in criminal activity patterns. The area's violent crime rate (5.7 per 1,000) is 113% above the UK average for this category, a stark contrast to property crime, which remains low at 8 incidents (0.5 per 1,000) — 11% below the UK average. Residents may find the daily crime count (2 incidents per day) particularly relevant, offering a tangible measure of local crime frequency.

Ammanford's crime rate in October 2024 (9.8 per 1,000 residents) represents a 5.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.3 per 1,000. This small decline aligns with seasonal shifts as October transitions into darker evenings and the Halloween period, which may reduce outdoor activity in some areas. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in October, a figure that reflects the local rhythm of community life in a built-up area of Carmarthenshire. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 102 residents reported a crime, a metric that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime in a way that accounts for the area's population of 7,879. While this rate is 21% above the UK average, the slight month-on-month reduction suggests potential stabilisation in local crime patterns, though further analysis would be needed to confirm any long-term trends.