Crime Rate in Llwynhendy: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llwynhendy

The total recorded crimes in Llwynhendy, Carmarthenshire, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llwynhendy crime rate of 5.63 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 Llwynhendy, encompassing approximately 6,744 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Llwynhendy Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ynys-Las with total crimes: 5
  • Clos Cefn-Y-Maes with total crimes: 3
  • Bro-Wen with total crimes: 3

How safe is Llwynhendy?

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

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, Llwynhendy reported a higher crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 381 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Llwynhendy witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

    • In 2023, Llwynhendy experienced a greater number of crimes than the Carmarthenshire average, with 455 crimes compared to 290. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Llwynhendy witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Llwynhendy Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Llwynhendy has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 5.63 ranking 11th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total Llwynhendy crimes were 381. The crime rate of Llwynhendy in 2024 was 56.49 (year) or 4.71 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llwynhendy were around 455 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.46 (year) or 5.62 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llwynhendy)CrimesRank (Llwynhendy)CrimesRank (Llwynhendy)
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
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
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

Llwynhendy Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (11 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 (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202519
March 202516
February 202519
January 202514
November 202426
October 202420
September 202410
August 202429
July 202426
June 202436
May 202421

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 202411
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
May 20244

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20258
November 20242
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Llwynhendy in May 2025

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

1. Ynys-Las (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Clos Cefn-Y-Maes (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bro-Wen (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Clos Ar Ddafen (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Erwlas (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Heol Elfed (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Heol Gwili (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Carnhywel (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Clos Y Gelli (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Llandafen Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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