Crime Rate in Llangennech: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llangennech

The total recorded crimes in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llangennech crime rate of 15.52 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 Llangennech, encompassing approximately 1,739 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Llangennech Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hendre Road with total crimes: 7
  • Brynhyfryd with total crimes: 4
  • Dol Werdd with total crimes: 2

How safe is Llangennech?

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

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, Llangennech demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 177 crimes compared to 235.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Llangennech witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

    • In 2023, Llangennech had fewer crimes than the Carmarthenshire average, with 211 crimes compared to 290. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Llangennech witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Llangennech Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Llangennech has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 15.52 ranking 19th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total Llangennech crimes were 177. The crime rate of Llangennech in 2024 was 101.75 (year) or 8.48 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llangennech were around 211 crimes with yearly crime rate of 121.30 (year) or 10.11 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llangennech)CrimesRank (Llangennech)CrimesRank (Llangennech)
Carmarthen Town North and South190 11,326 11,546 1
Tyisha107 2979 21,522 2
Bigyn70 5746 4904 3
Glanymor83 3822 3819 4
Ammanford82 4596 5795 5
Lliedi64 8477 7592 6
Dafen and Felinfoel68 7578 6533 7
Carmarthen Town West68 6306 11363 13
Llwynhendy53 10381 9455 8
Burry Port53 9384 8407 10
Llannon44 11309 10439 9
Hengoed29 18282 12395 11
Bynea43 12256 14375 12
Llangyndeyrn14 33262 13240 20
Pembrey36 13179 20289 17
Llangunnor31 17222 15352 14
Llanboidy36 14111 34126 35
Llanybydder18 27211 17295 15
Cenarth and Llangeler34 15200 19294 16
Kidwelly and St Ishmael33 16215 16232 21
Gorslas25 21150 26256 18
St Clears and Llansteffan20 26207 18213 22
Llandeilo21 24117 32255 19
Saron27 20161 25195 27
Hendy10 40176 22135 33
Trimsaran24 22115 33208 24
Llanfihangel Aberbythych18 28174 23204 26
Laugharne Township23 2398 38102 40
Llandybie20 25161 24186 28
Cwarter Bach8 43138 27206 25
Garnant15 30129 28149 32
Glanamman9 42121 31174 29
Llanfihangel-ar-Arth8 45128 29164 30
Betws18 2985 4195 41
Whitland11 39127 30133 34
Llandovery8 46109 36161 31
Swiss Valley15 3161 4649 49
Elli14 32111 35102 39
Penygroes13 3472 4489 43
Trelech12 3577 4260 47
Pontyberem7 4892 40112 36
Glyn11 3697 39106 37
Tycroes11 37109 3794 42
Cilycwm3 5075 43106 38
Manordeilo and Salem11 3867 4547 50
Llangadog10 4138 5160 46
Llanddarog7 4753 4882 44
Llanegwad8 4454 4754 48
Llwchwr1 5252 4963 45
Abergwili6 4949 5043 51
Cynwyl Elfed2 5121 5215 52

Llangennech Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 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 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202510
April 20259
March 202514
February 20259
January 202510
November 20247
October 202412
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
November 20242
October 20242
August 20246

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20257
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241

High Crime Locations Llangennech in July 2025

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

1. Hendre Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Brynhyfryd (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Dol Werdd (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Aber Llwchwr (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Haulfryn (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Heol Penprys (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Llys Hendre (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Penllwyngwyn Farm Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Heol Y Parc (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Golwg-Yr -Afon (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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