Carmarthenshire Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Carmarthenshire’s overall crime rate in May 2025 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 14.8% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance highlights a consistently safer environment compared to the national benchmark. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 44.1% of all crimes—a figure that is 10% above the UK average for this category. This could be linked to the area’s seasonal context, as May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising may contribute to higher incidents of violence. Anti-social behaviour, while still a significant concern, was 37% below the UK average, with 171 cases recorded. The breakdown also shows a strong presence of criminal damage and arson, which were 17% above the national average. These findings suggest that while Carmarthenshire benefits from a lower overall crime rate, certain types of crime—particularly those tied to social interactions and public spaces—require targeted attention. The data also reflects a relatively low incidence of vehicle crime, which was 75% below the UK average, due to the area’s mix of rural and urban characteristics that may reduce opportunities for such offences. As the year progresses, these trends will need to be monitored in the context of broader seasonal and demographic factors.

May 2025 saw a significant 59.5% increase in shoplifting, rising from 42 to 67 incidents. This surge may partly explain the shift in the crime mix, with property crimes accounting for 27.7% of total offences—a notable rise compared to the previous month. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained the largest category, contributing 44.1% of all reported incidents, and were 10% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell 37% below the UK average, with 171 cases recorded. Theft from the person dropped by 33.3%, from nine to six incidents—a change that could reflect heightened awareness during May’s longer evenings. Vehicle crime also rose by 12.5%, linked to increased outdoor activity and travel during the month. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with certain categories showing marked divergence from national trends.

Carmarthenshire's crime rate in May 2025 fell to 6.9 per 1,000 residents, a 4.4% decrease from April’s 7.2 rate. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced incidents in certain categories, such as theft from the person and robbery, which dropped by 33.3% and 33.3% respectively. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 43 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity within the local community. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 145 residents, highlighting the relative frequency of incidents in proportion to the population. When compared to the UK average, Carmarthenshire’s lower crime rate suggests a safer environment overall, though local patterns—such as the 10% above UK average for violence and sexual offences—indicate specific areas requiring attention. This monthly exposure figure offers residents a tangible measure of risk, illustrating that while crime is present, its scale remains proportionally lower than the national average.