Total Crime Rate
24.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Street area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Laugharne Township , and the 118th 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 West Street (SA34 0AE) in the last 12 months was 24.2 per 1,000 residents and was 61.7% lower than the Laugharne Township average (63.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Street (SA34 0AE), the main crime hotspot is near Llangan Road. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Laugharne Township| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Llangan Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | West Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Llangan Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Parking Area | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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