Carmarthenshire Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Carmarthenshire's crime profile in September 2025, accounting for nearly half (49.4%) of all reported crimes. This category, at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, was 16% above the UK average, highlighting a distinct pattern in the area's criminal activity. The overall crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents marked an 18.9% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.4, a disparity that reflects local factors such as community policing initiatives or demographic characteristics. While property crimes accounted for 27% of the total (311 incidents), violent crimes remained the dominant category, suggesting a combination of social dynamics and environmental factors. Seasonal context in September—marked by back-to-school transitions, university freshers arriving, and the onset of shorter evenings—may have influenced patterns of public interaction and crime opportunities. The area’s mix of urban and rural landscapes likely contributes to this profile, with higher concentrations of violent crime in densely populated centres and property crimes distributed more evenly across the district. Anti-social behaviour (8.7% of all crimes) was 57% below the UK average, a contrast that may indicate effective local interventions or differing community norms. These findings underscore the need for targeted strategies to address violence while building on the lower rates of anti-social conduct.

September 2025 saw a 15.2% increase in vehicle crime (33 to 38 incidents), a shift that may reflect heightened traffic activity during the back-to-school period or changes in vehicle security practices. Conversely, theft from the person dropped sharply by 77.8% (from 9 to 2 incidents), a decline that could be attributed to improved public awareness campaigns or seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic in certain areas. Bicycle theft also fell by 66.7% (from 9 to 3 incidents), linked to the start of the academic year and increased bicycle storage measures around educational institutions. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained high, with the category’s rate (3.0 per 1,000) 16% above the UK average. This contrast with the UK’s lower violent crime rates suggests local challenges in addressing interpersonal conflict or resource allocation for community support. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained significantly below the UK average (57% lower), a statistic that may indicate successful long-term efforts in community engagement or youth programs. A resident might find the 77.8% reduction in theft from the person particularly noteworthy, as it suggests measurable improvements in personal safety during a typically busy time of year.

Carmarthenshire’s crime rate in September 2025 (6.0 per 1,000 residents) marked a 12.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.9, a decline that may be attributed to seasonal factors such as the transition into autumn and the winding down of summer-related activities. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 38 crimes per day, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 166 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, illustrating the frequency of crime within the local population. When compared to the UK average, Carmarthenshire’s overall lower crime rate (18.9% below) highlights the area’s relative safety, though this is offset by specific categories like violence and sexual offences that exceed national averages. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes (1,151) is substantial, the rate per capita remains lower than the UK’s broader trend, suggesting that local factors—such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or socioeconomic conditions—play a critical role in shaping crime outcomes. These comparisons underscore the importance of maintaining targeted interventions to address elevated violent crime rates while sustaining the progress seen in reducing other categories.