Carmarthenshire Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Carmarthenshire’s overall crime rate in August 2025 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 14.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This lower-than-national rate suggests a relatively safe environment, though the area’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics likely play a role. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 46.3% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.2 per 1,000—11% above the UK average for this category. This may reflect the area’s urban centres, where concentrated populations can increase the likelihood of interpersonal crimes. Anti-social behaviour, however, was lower, at 0.9 per 1,000 (12.3% of total crimes), 38% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s rural expanses and community-focused policing efforts. Seasonal factors also appear to influence crime patterns: August, a peak holiday month, saw increased tourism, which may have both diluted opportunities for certain crimes (like shoplifting, which dropped 52% below the UK average) while creating new risks (such as bicycle theft, which rose sharply in the highlights section). These dynamics highlight the interplay between local geography and broader seasonal rhythms, suggesting that crime trends in Carmarthenshire are shaped by a combination of rural tranquillity and urban pockets with higher concentrations of activity. The area’s lower crime rate compared to the UK average may also be partly explained by its relatively low population density, which can reduce the frequency of crimes that depend on high-traffic environments.

August 2025 saw a dramatic 80% increase in bicycle theft, with reported cases rising from 5 to 9. This surge, though still low compared to the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), may reflect increased cycling during summer months or changes in local storage practices. Conversely, robbery fell sharply by 62.5%, dropping from 8 to 3 incidents—a decrease that could be linked to heightened community vigilance during peak tourist season. The crime mix also shifted significantly: violent crimes accounted for 46.3% of all incidents, slightly above the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour dropped 38% below the UK average (1.5 per 1,000). This contrast underscores the area’s unique profile, where violent crime remains a concern but property-related offences are lower than national trends. Residents may find the 52% reduction in shoplifting (from 0.6 to 0.3 per 1,000) particularly relevant, as it suggests improved retail security measures or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for theft.

Carmarthenshire's crime rate in August 2025 fell by 14.0% compared to the previous month, dropping from 8.1 to 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of August, a peak holiday month when tourism activity may disperse crowds and reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 43 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the local community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 144 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than the UK average. This statistic highlights the relative safety of the area when compared to national benchmarks, though it does not account for variations in population density or local demographics. The drop in overall crime rate contrasts with the previous month’s figures, suggesting a possible seasonal shift in criminal activity that warrants further observation over subsequent months.