Crime Rate in Llwynhendy: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llwynhendy

The total recorded crimes in Llwynhendy, Carmarthenshire, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llwynhendy crime rate of 7.86 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Llwynhendy Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llandafen Road with total crimes: 6
  • Heol Elfed with total crimes: 5
  • Bryn Rhos with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Llwynhendy has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 7.86 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llwynhendy)CrimesRank (Llwynhendy)CrimesRank (Llwynhendy)
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
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
Llangennech27 19177 21211 23
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

Llwynhendy 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 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202516
May 202514
April 202519
March 202516
February 202519
January 202514
November 202426
October 202420
September 202410
August 202429

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations Llwynhendy in July 2025

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

1. Llandafen Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
2. Heol Elfed (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Bryn Rhos (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Tir Newydd (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
5. Mor-Awel (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
6. Tir Einon (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Heol Hen (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
8. Heol Gwili (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Carnhywel (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Ynys-Las (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1

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