Crime Rate in St Clears and Llansteffan: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Clears and Llansteffan

The total recorded crimes in St Clears and Llansteffan, Carmarthenshire, UK in July 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Clears and Llansteffan crime rate of 81.77 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 St Clears and Llansteffan, encompassing approximately 244 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
St Clears and Llansteffan Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clos Pentre with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Police Station with total crimes: 2

How safe is St Clears and Llansteffan?

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

  • Relative to Carmarthenshire:

    • In 2024, St Clears and Llansteffan demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Carmarthenshire average, with 207 crimes compared to 235.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St Clears and Llansteffan witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

    • In 2023, St Clears and Llansteffan had fewer crimes than the Carmarthenshire average, with 213 crimes compared to 290. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, St Clears and Llansteffan witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 51 other areas in the Carmarthenshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Clears and Llansteffan Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Clears and Llansteffan has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 81.77 ranking 26th out of 51 in the Carmarthenshire, UK

In 2024, the total St Clears and Llansteffan crimes were 207. The crime rate of St Clears and Llansteffan in 2024 was 846.28 (year) or 70.52 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Clears and Llansteffan were around 213 crimes with yearly crime rate of 870.81 (year) or 72.57 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Carmarthenshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Clears and Llansteffan)CrimesRank (St Clears and Llansteffan)CrimesRank (St Clears and Llansteffan)
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
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

St Clears and Llansteffan 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 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20257
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202519
May 202514
April 202516
March 202510
February 20257
January 20258
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 202419

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
January 20253
September 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 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
November 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations St Clears and Llansteffan in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Clears and Llansteffan postcode area is presented below.

1. Clos Pentre (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Lon-Cywyn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Maes Y Llewod (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Isfryn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Maes Y Bryn (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Lon Hafren (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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