Crime Rate in Hengoed: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hengoed

The total recorded crimes in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hengoed crime rate of 3.58 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 Hengoed, encompassing approximately 9,218 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hengoed Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wauneos Road with total crimes: 4
  • Swan Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Stryd Y Maswr with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hengoed?

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

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, Hengoed reported a higher crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 282 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hengoed witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hengoed experienced a greater number of crimes than the Carmarthenshire average, with 395 crimes compared to 290. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hengoed witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Carmarthenshire, Hengoed has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hengoed Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hengoed has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 3.58 ranking 12th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hengoed crimes were 282. The crime rate of Hengoed in 2024 was 74.52 (year) or 6.21 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hengoed were around 395 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.91 (year) or 5.66 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carmarthenshire)CrimesRank (Carmarthenshire)CrimesRank (Carmarthenshire)
Carmarthen Town North and South154 11,326 11,546 1
Tyisha109 2979 21,522 2
Bigyn76 5746 4904 3
Glanymor89 3822 3819 4
Ammanford84 4596 5795 5
Lliedi46 7477 7592 6
Dafen and Felinfoel62 6578 6533 7
Llwynhendy33 11381 9455 8
Burry Port38 10384 8407 10
Carmarthen Town West40 8306 11363 13
Llannon32 13309 10439 9
Llanybydder38 9211 17295 15
Bynea27 16256 14375 12
Llangyndeyrn30 14262 13240 20
Llangunnor28 15222 15352 14
Cenarth and Llangeler23 22200 19294 16
Kidwelly and St Ishmael23 19215 16232 21
Pembrey23 21179 20289 17
Llandeilo26 17117 32255 19
Gorslas17 27150 26256 18
St Clears and Llansteffan17 26207 18213 22
Llangennech24 18177 21211 23
Garnant23 20129 28149 32
Hendy7 43176 22135 33
Llanfihangel Aberbythych9 40174 23204 26
Trimsaran20 23115 33208 24
Llandybie12 31161 24186 28
Whitland19 24127 30133 34
Cwarter Bach17 28138 27206 25
Saron18 25161 25195 27
Glanamman5 49121 31174 29
Llanfihangel-ar-Arth13 29128 29164 30
Betws12 3085 4195 41
Llandovery11 33109 36161 31
Glyn12 3297 39106 37
Llanboidy6 47111 34126 35
Laugharne Township11 3498 38102 40
Elli10 38111 35102 39
Penygroes11 3572 4489 43
Pontyberem11 3692 40112 36
Tycroes4 50109 3794 42
Manordeilo and Salem10 3767 4547 50
Cilycwm9 3975 43106 38
Llanegwad9 4154 4754 48
Trelech6 4677 4260 47
Llwchwr7 4252 4963 45
Llanddarog5 4853 4882 44
Abergwili7 4449 5043 51
Swiss Valley6 4561 4649 49
Llangadog3 5138 5160 46
Cynwyl ElfedNA NA21 5215 52

Hengoed Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20259
January 202517
November 202410
October 202415
September 202410
August 202414
July 20249
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
November 20244
October 20246
September 202419
August 20246
July 20241
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
October 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hengoed in March 2025

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

1. Wauneos Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Swan Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Stryd Y Maswr (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Heol Pibydd Y Dorlan (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Lapwing Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Heron Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Pen-Y-Fai Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Iscoed (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hillside (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Glascoed (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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