Carmarthenshire Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Carmarthenshire, just 0.6 crimes were reported in February 2024—a figure that is 91.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This exceptionally low rate translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime for every 435 residents, a statistic that underscores the area’s generally safe environment. The most common crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 72.1% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (17.1%) and drugs-related crimes (3.6%). These patterns may be partly explained by the area’s demographic and geographic characteristics, though the exact nature of these factors remains speculative. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the overall lower crime rate, as fewer people are present in public spaces to be targeted or to engage in anti-social conduct. The area’s crime profile is also notable for its consistent underperformance relative to the UK average across multiple categories. Anti-social behaviour, for instance, is 62% below the national rate, while violence and sexual offences are 96% below the UK average. These figures suggest that Carmarthenshire’s local environment, whether shaped by rural isolation, community cohesion, or other factors, may be inherently less prone to certain types of crime. However, the data also reveals a small but significant increase in possession of weapons, which rose from zero to one incident in February. While this could be a statistical anomaly, it highlights the need for continued monitoring of even low-frequency crimes that may signal broader shifts. Overall, the crime rate in February reflects a period of relative calm, with the area’s residents facing a markedly lower risk of victimisation compared to the national average.

February 2024 marked a significant shift in Carmarthenshire’s crime profile, with violence and sexual offences plummeting by 87.5% compared to January, from 152 to 19 incidents. This dramatic decrease is consistent with the pre-spring lull typical of winter months, when reduced outdoor activity and colder weather may limit opportunities for such crimes. Public order offences also saw an 88.9% decline, dropping from nine to one incident, suggesting a broader trend of reduced social conflict during this period. However, one notable exception was the 100% increase in possession of weapons, with one reported incident in February compared to none in January. While this increase is statistically significant, it is based on a single case and may not indicate a broader trend. The area’s performance against the UK average is equally striking: anti-social behaviour in Carmarthenshire (0.4 per 1,000) is 62% below the national rate (1.1 per 1,000), and violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) is 96% below the UK average (2.5 per 1,000). These figures highlight the area’s consistently lower risk profile for several key crime types, even as isolated incidents like the rise in weapons possession warrant further local monitoring.

In February 2024, Carmarthenshire recorded a crime rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents, a 65.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 1.7 per 1,000. This sharp decline aligns with the typical seasonal patterns observed in the region during winter, when outdoor activity diminishes and community engagement shifts indoors. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of four reported crimes per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance in maintaining public safety. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the monthly exposure to crime translates to one reported incident for every 1,719 residents—a statistic that highlights the relatively low risk individuals face compared to the UK average. This low frequency is particularly notable in categories such as violence and sexual offences, which saw an 87.5% drop from January, and public order offences, which fell by 88.9%. These reductions may be partly explained by the quieter nature of February, a time when many residents are less likely to be out and about, reducing opportunities for certain types of crime. The data also reveals that the area’s crime profile remains consistently below the UK average across most categories, reinforcing the notion that Carmarthenshire’s overall environment is safer than the national average in several key areas.