Is Carmarthen Town South Safe?
Crime statistics for Carmarthen Town South. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 1,191 total crimes recorded in Carmarthen Town South
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Carmarthen Town South — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carmarthen Town South safe?
Carmarthen Town South has a CrimeRadar safety score of 2/100, rated High Crime. 1,191 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Carmarthen Town South has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.
How many crimes were recorded in Carmarthen Town South in the last 12 months?
1,191 crimes were recorded in Carmarthen Town South in the last 12 months. This is an increase of 26.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (940 crimes).
What is the most common crime in Carmarthen Town South?
The most common crime in Carmarthen Town South is Violent Crime, with 484 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 40.6% of all reported crimes in the area.
Is crime in Carmarthen Town South increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Carmarthen Town South is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 26.7% compared to the same period the previous year. This is something residents and prospective buyers should be aware of.
What is the safety score for Carmarthen Town South?
Carmarthen Town South has a safety score of 2 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Carmarthen Town South compare to the Dyfed-Powys Police average?
Carmarthen Town South has a safety score of 2/100, while the Dyfed-Powys Police force area average is 66/100. Carmarthen Town South is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Carmarthen Town South?
18.8% of crimes in Carmarthen Town South resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.
How much violent crime is there in Carmarthen Town South?
484 violent crimes were recorded in Carmarthen Town South in the last 12 months, representing 40.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 115 incidents.
When was the crime data for Carmarthen Town South last updated?
The crime data for Carmarthen Town South was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Carmarthen Town South with other areas?
You can compare Carmarthen Town South with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.