Ammanford Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 saw Ammanford's crime rate reach 9.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 30.1% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This elevated rate is driven by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50.7% of all recorded crimes, followed by public order offences (12.0%) and anti-social behaviour (10.7%). The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the early onset of dark evenings—likely contributes to the persistent challenges in reducing violent crime and public disorder. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.6 per 1,000, Ammanford's rate of 4.8 per 1,000 indicates a significant localised issue that may be exacerbated by factors such as limited public lighting in certain areas or the concentration of high-traffic zones near the town centre. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, remains a concern, with its 1.0 per 1,000 rate suggesting that community tensions or unaddressed nuisance complaints may be contributing to the pattern. The area's crime profile appears to reflect the characteristics of a small urban centre with a mix of retail and residential zones, where seasonal events and the absence of robust preventative measures in high-risk areas may amplify certain types of offences.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in November 2025 was a 125% increase in public order offences, rising from 4 to 9 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% increase in theft from the person (from 0 to 1), highlights a sharp uptick in disturbances likely linked to Bonfire Night events and the extended darkness of November evenings. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 80% (from 5 to 1), possibly reflecting reduced outdoor activity during colder weather or enhanced community vigilance. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, accounting for 50.7% of all crimes, and are 87% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This stark disparity underscores the area's particular vulnerability to violent crime compared to the national profile. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1), suggesting a seasonal reduction in car-related offences, though this may also relate to decreased foot traffic in retail areas during the holiday season.

Ammanford's November 2025 crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 2.6% decrease from the previous month's 9.8 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but notable shift in local crime dynamics. This monthly rate translates to approximately 2 crimes reported each day across the built-up area, a figure that may seem low but underscores the persistence of criminal activity in a community of 7,879 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 105 residents—a statistic that highlights the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population. While the overall rate remains 30.1% above the UK average, the month-on-month decline suggests potential effectiveness in local policing or seasonal factors, such as the waning impact of Black Friday shopping on retail-related crimes. This comparative context is critical for residents seeking to understand how Ammanford's crime profile aligns with national trends and what local fluctuations might indicate about community safety efforts.