Ammanford Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Ammanford during October 2025 reveals a combination of violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences dominating the landscape. At 9.8 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 27.3% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the need for targeted interventions. Of the 77 total crimes recorded, 35 were violent in nature, accounting for 45.5% of the total, while property crimes accounted for just 23.4% (18 incidents). This imbalance suggests that the area's crime profile is more heavily weighted toward interpersonal violence than theft or burglary. The prominence of violence and sexual offences may be linked to local demographics, such as the presence of younger populations or factors related to the area's social fabric. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, accounted for 10.4% of incidents, a figure that is 21% below the UK average. This contrast highlights potential differences in community policing effectiveness or local norms. Seasonal factors may also play a role, as October brings darker evenings and Halloween-related activities, which could contribute to increased incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (2.6 per 1,000) and shoplifting (1.3 per 1,000) compared to UK averages suggests that certain aspects of the area's infrastructure—such as limited retail presence or effective parking enforcement—may be mitigating these types of crime. However, the sharp rise in 'other theft' and 'other crime' categories indicates that emerging patterns warrant closer attention. These findings illustrate a community where interpersonal violence remains a significant concern, while property-related crime is less prevalent than in many comparable areas.

October 2025 saw a 133.3% increase in other theft cases, rising from three to seven incidents. This sharp rise, combined with a 100% increase in 'other crime' and the emergence of possession of weapons (up from zero to three cases), suggests a shift in the nature of criminal activity in Ammanford. Violent crimes, which constitute 45.5% of all reported incidents, remain 65% above the UK average for this category, indicating a persistent challenge in addressing interpersonal crime. Conversely, shoplifting incidents fell by 75% compared to the previous month, a stark contrast to the rise in other thefts. This divergence may reflect seasonal factors, such as Halloween-related activities or changes in retail security measures. Meanwhile, vehicle crime remained 29% below the UK average, a consistent trend that could be attributed to the area's relatively low density of parked vehicles or effective local deterrents.

Ammanford's October 2025 crime rate of 9.8 per 1,000 residents reflects a 3.7% decrease from the previous month's 10.2 per 1,000. This slight decline suggests a possible stabilisation in local crime trends, though the rate remains higher than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day in October, a figure that, while modest, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in a small built-up area. Monthly exposure calculations reveal that over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 102 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. With 7,879 residents, the population-scaled perspective highlights that while the absolute number of crimes is low, the proportion of the population affected remains a concern for local authorities. This monthly exposure figure, when compared to broader UK data (which is not available for this specific metric), would likely show Ammanford's higher-than-average vulnerability, given the 27.3% gap between its rate and the national average.