Crime Rate in Hendy: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hendy

The total recorded crimes in Hendy, Carmarthenshire, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hendy crime rate of 11.89 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hendy, encompassing approximately 1,261 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Hendy Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Llys Bronallt with total crimes: 6
  • Harleyford Road with total crimes: 2
  • Maesderi with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hendy?

To understand the safety of Hendy, we need to analyze Hendy crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, Hendy demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 176 crimes compared to 235.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hendy witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

    • In 2023, Hendy had fewer crimes than the Carmarthenshire average, with 135 crimes compared to 290. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hendy recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Carmarthenshire, Hendy has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Hendy Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hendy has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 11.89 ranking 30th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hendy crimes were 176. The crime rate of Hendy in 2024 was 139.56 (year) or 11.63 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hendy were around 135 crimes with yearly crime rate of 107.05 (year) or 8.92 (month) ranking 33 most dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hendy)CrimesRank (Hendy)CrimesRank (Hendy)
Carmarthen Town North and South157 11,326 11,546 1
Tyisha128 2979 21,522 2
Bigyn84 3746 4904 3
Glanymor68 4822 3819 4
Ammanford55 7596 5795 5
Burry Port66 5384 8407 10
Lliedi48 8477 7592 6
Dafen and Felinfoel57 6578 6533 7
Llwynhendy38 11381 9455 8
Llannon43 10309 10439 9
Carmarthen Town West44 9306 11363 13
Hengoed21 19282 12395 11
Bynea23 16256 14375 12
Llanybydder30 12211 17295 15
Llangyndeyrn25 15262 13240 20
Llangennech26 13177 21211 23
Llangunnor20 20222 15352 14
Saron26 14161 25195 27
Cenarth and Llangeler14 31200 19294 16
Kidwelly and St Ishmael15 29215 16232 21
Pembrey19 21179 20289 17
Garnant22 17129 28149 32
Gorslas17 26150 26256 18
St Clears and Llansteffan21 18207 18213 22
Llandeilo9 43117 32255 19
Trimsaran19 22115 33208 24
Llanfihangel Aberbythych9 42174 23204 26
Llanboidy18 23111 34126 35
Llandybie11 36161 24186 28
Cwarter Bach18 24138 27206 25
Laugharne Township17 2598 38102 40
Glanamman16 27121 31174 29
Elli15 28111 35102 39
Llanfihangel-ar-Arth10 41128 29164 30
Whitland11 35127 30133 34
Llandovery13 32109 36161 31
Penygroes13 3372 4489 43
Trelech12 3477 4260 47
Pontyberem10 4092 40112 36
Glyn11 3797 39106 37
Tycroes10 38109 3794 42
Cilycwm6 4675 43106 38
Betws10 3985 4195 41
Llanddarog6 4853 4882 44
Swiss Valley8 4461 4649 49
Llwchwr6 4752 4963 45
Manordeilo and Salem4 5067 4547 50
Abergwili7 4549 5043 51
Llangadog4 4938 5160 46
Llanegwad4 5154 4754 48
Cynwyl Elfed2 5221 5215 52

Hendy Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In December 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
November 20246
October 20245
September 202416
August 202410
July 20246
June 202442
May 20247

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hendy in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hendy postcode area is presented below.

1. Llys Bronallt (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Harleyford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Maesderi (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Riverview (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fforest Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Arlan Gwilli (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Tal Y Coed (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clos Ty-Gwyn (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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