Ammanford Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ammanford's crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents in June 2025 marks a significant 38.3% deviation above the UK average, underscoring a combination of local factors and seasonal trends. With 88 crimes reported in a population of 7,879, the volume translates to one incident for every 90 residents over the month—a stark reminder of the proximity between residents and criminal activity. The breakdown reveals violence and sexual offences as the dominant category, accounting for 42.1% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.6%) and criminal damage (10.2%). These figures align with patterns typical of small built-up areas where community spaces may become focal points for both conflict and disorder. June, as the start of summer, likely contributed to increased foot traffic and social interactions, potentially exacerbating tensions in public areas. The sharp rise in public order offences—200% higher than May—may reflect the effects of longer evenings and emerging tourism activity, though data does not confirm direct causation. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates fell below the UK average, due to effective local retail security measures. The contrast between elevated property crimes (burglary at 186% above UK rates) and lower theft from the person (100% above UK) suggests differing dynamics in residential and commercial zones. This profile illustrates an area where community policing and targeted interventions may be crucial to addressing both immediate spikes and underlying patterns.

June saw a 200% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This spike, combined with a 125% rise in criminal damage and arson (4 to 9), indicates heightened tensions or disruptions in community spaces. Violence and sexual offences. (from 39 to 37), still remain high at 4.7 per 1,000—64% above the UK average. Conversely, shoplifting fell 21% below the UK average, suggesting effective retail security measures. The most striking contrast lies in burglary, which occurred at 0.8 per 1,000—186% above the UK rate—potentially linked to the town's built-up area dynamics. For residents, the sharp rise in public order offences may signal a need for increased community policing efforts in local parks or public venues.

Ammanford's crime rate in June 2025 rose to 11.2 per 1,000 residents, a 35.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 8.3 per 1,000. This shift places the area significantly above the UK average, which remains steady at 8.1 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of three reported incidents each day, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents when considering the town's population of 7,879. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 90 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small community. Compared to the previous month, the increase is most pronounced in public order offences and criminal damage, which may reflect seasonal shifts as summer activities intensify. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate is elevated, the distribution of crimes—particularly the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and property-related offences—suggests a need for targeted community engagement strategies.