Crime Rates in West WalesLocal Authorities Ranked
West Wales had 35,239 police recorded crimes in the year ending March 2026, about 68 per 1,000 residents.
All 3 local authorities in West Wales, ranked by police recorded crimes. Data: Office for National Statistics (2026), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | Police recorded crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 18,647 offences |
| 2 | Carmarthenshire | 12,589 offences |
| 3 | Ceredigion | 4,003 offences |