Carmarthenshire Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Carmarthenshire's crime rate in November 2023 was 5.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 22.7% below the UK average of 7.5. This figure highlights the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.8% of all incidents, matching the UK average rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This balance is contrasted by categories such as vehicle crime, which stood at 0.1 per 1,000—80% below the UK average of 0.5. Anti-social behaviour, another major contributor, was 24% below the UK average, suggesting localized efforts may be mitigating such incidents. The seasonal context of November, marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and darker evenings, likely influenced activity levels. For instance, the rise in robbery could be attributed to increased foot traffic around major retail areas during the shopping season, while the decline in anti-social behaviour might reflect community initiatives or heightened police presence. These trends underscore the combination of seasonal factors and local conditions in shaping crime patterns, even as the overall rate remains firmly below the national average.

November saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery increasing by 100% from zero incidents to two, marking a sharp rise in this category. Concurrently, vehicle crime rose by 63.6% (from 11 to 18), potentially linked to seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping or Bonfire Night. These increases contrasted with declines in other areas, including a 50% drop in theft from the person (from 8 to 4) and a 27.4% reduction in anti-social behaviour (from 208 to 151). The data also reveals that Carmarthenshire's vehicle crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000 is 80% below the UK average of 0.5, an anomaly that may reflect lower traffic density or successful local initiatives targeting vehicle-related offences. For residents, the 37 crimes reported daily offer a tangible sense of the area's crime frequency, though the overall rate remains significantly below the national average.

Carmarthenshire's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.3. This downward trend aligns with a broader pattern of fluctuation seen in similar periods. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 37 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 1,109 incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 172 residents, a metric that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in the area compared to national benchmarks. With a population of 190,800, Carmarthenshire's statistics suggest a community where crime is not a daily concern for most residents, though localized pockets of activity may still exist. The comparison to the UK average further highlights the area's performance, with its overall rate 22.7% below the national figure, reflecting a combination of effective policing, community initiatives, and geographic characteristics that may reduce exposure to certain crime types.