Total Crime Rate
33.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Meysydd Y Coleg area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Carmarthen Town West , and the 168th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Meysydd Y Coleg (SA31 3GU) in the last 12 months was 33.3 per 1,000 residents and was 64.9% lower than the Carmarthen Town West average (94.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 22.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Meysydd Y Coleg (SA31 3GU), the main crime hotspot is near College Road. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Carmarthen Town West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Derwen Fechan | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Elim Road | — |
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