Is Carmarthen Town North Safe?
Crime statistics for Carmarthen Town North. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 791 total crimes recorded in Carmarthen Town North
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Carmarthen Town North — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carmarthen Town North safe?
Carmarthen Town North has a CrimeRadar safety score of 2/100, rated High Crime. A total of 791 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 50.1% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Carmarthen Town North are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Carmarthen Town North in the last 12 months?
791 crimes were recorded in Carmarthen Town North in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 50.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (527 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 381 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Carmarthen Town North?
The most common crime in Carmarthen Town North is Violent Crime, with 381 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 48.2% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Carmarthen Town North increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Carmarthen Town North is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 50.1% — from 527 crimes in the previous 12 months to 791 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Carmarthen Town North?
Carmarthen Town North 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 North compare to the Dyfed-Powys Police average?
Carmarthen Town North has a safety score of 2/100, while the Dyfed-Powys Police force area average is 65/100. Carmarthen Town North 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 North?
20.6% of crimes recorded in Carmarthen Town North resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Dyfed-Powys Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Carmarthen Town North?
381 violent crimes were recorded in Carmarthen Town North in the last 12 months — representing 48.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 84 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Carmarthen Town North last updated?
The crime data for Carmarthen Town North was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Carmarthen Town North with other areas?
You can compare Carmarthen Town North with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.