Crime Rate in Hengoed: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hengoed

The total recorded crimes in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hengoed crime rate of 2.28 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hengoed Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lapwing Road with total crimes: 3
  • Heron Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Carmarthenshire.

    • 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 areas in the Carmarthenshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Hengoed has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 2.28 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hengoed)CrimesRank (Hengoed)CrimesRank (Hengoed)
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
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
Hendy15 30176 22135 33
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

Hengoed Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 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 (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202515
February 20259
January 202517
November 202410
October 202415
September 202410
August 202414
July 20249
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
May 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20257
October 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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

High Crime Locations Hengoed in May 2025

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

1. Lapwing Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Heron Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. The Nurseries (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Brynmefys (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Trimsaran Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Glascoed (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Swan Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sandy Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Beach Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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