Crime Rate in Llwynhendy: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llwynhendy

The total recorded crimes in Llwynhendy, Carmarthenshire, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llwynhendy crime rate of 4.89 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 Llwynhendy, encompassing approximately 6,744 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Llwynhendy Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clos Cefn-Y-Maes with total crimes: 4
  • Llandafen Road with total crimes: 4
  • Erwlas 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Llwynhendy has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 4.89 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.

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
Burry Port38 10384 8407 10
Carmarthen Town West40 8306 11363 13
Llannon32 13309 10439 9
Llanybydder38 9211 17295 15
Hengoed33 12282 12395 11
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

Llwynhendy Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202519
January 202514
November 202426
October 202420
September 202410
August 202429
July 202426
June 202436
May 202421
April 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20258
November 20242
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 March 2025

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

1. Clos Cefn-Y-Maes (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Llandafen Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Erwlas (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Tir Einon (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ynys-Las (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
6. Pemberton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Lon Y Maes (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Bryn Rhos (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Gors-Fach (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pant Y Celyn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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