Ammanford Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ammanford's crime profile in January 2025 reveals a stark dominance of violent crime, with 30 incidents recorded—nearly double the 13 property-related offences. This imbalance, 11.3% above the UK average, raises questions about the local context. The area's crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 residents places it in the upper tier compared to national averages, particularly in violence and sexual offences, which were 51% above the UK benchmark. The seasonal context of January—shorter days and post-holiday retail quietude—may partly explain the lower property crime numbers, though the sharp rise in shoplifting (200% increase) suggests targeted thefts in commercial areas. Anti-social behaviour, up 100% from December, could reflect the impact of colder weather on community interactions. The breakdown shows that violence and sexual offences constitute almost half of all crimes, a proportion significantly higher than the UK average, where such incidents account for 51% of the total. This divergence may be influenced by Ammanford's built-up nature within Carmarthenshire, where higher population density and potential socioeconomic factors could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. The relatively low vehicle crime rate, 76% below the UK average, may indicate effective policing in this area or fewer opportunities for such offences in a smaller, more contained built-up environment. As the month progressed, the drop in violent crimes—despite the surge in other categories—suggests possible interventions or natural fluctuations, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. Overall, the data illustrates a community grappling with persistent challenges in violent crime, requiring targeted strategies to address root causes and prevent escalation.

January 2025 saw a dramatic 200% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from 2 to 6 cases. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in anti-social behaviour (from 5 to 10 cases), indicates a shift in crime patterns. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 21.1% (from 38 to 30), marking a notable drop in the most severe category. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 48.4% of all incidents—places Ammanford 51% above the UK average for this category, highlighting a critical imbalance in the local crime profile. Vehicle crime, however, rose 100% from 0 to 1 incident, suggesting an emerging vulnerability in this area. For residents, the sharp increase in shoplifting underscores the need for heightened awareness in retail zones, particularly during the post-holiday period when foot traffic may be lower but targeted thefts rise.

Ammanford's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 7.9 per 1,000 residents, a 7.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.5 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, suggests a possible stabilization in local crime trends. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 127 residents, a monthly aggregate that translates to a 1-in-127 chance of experiencing a crime. This figure, while not directly comparable to UK-wide metrics, provides a clear snapshot of local exposure. The daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day, a figure that may reflect seasonal patterns typical of January—shorter days and reduced retail activity. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Ammanford's overall rate exceeds the UK average, the month-on-month reduction highlights potential effectiveness of local policing efforts or natural fluctuations tied to the post-holiday period. This data, when contextualized with the area's built-up nature within Carmarthenshire, suggests that community-focused interventions may be playing a role in curbing crime.