Crime Rate in Llanelly: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llanelly

The total recorded crimes in Llanelly, Monmouthshire, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llanelly crime rate of 17.57 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 Llanelly, encompassing approximately 1,195 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Llanelly Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brynglas with total crimes: 3
  • Hooper Close with total crimes: 3
  • Main Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Llanelly?

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

  • Relative to Monmouthshire:

    • In 2024, Llanelly demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Monmouthshire average, with 207 crimes compared to 235.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Llanelly witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

    • In 2023, Llanelly had fewer crimes than the Monmouthshire average, with 131 crimes compared to 170. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Llanelly recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Llanelly Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Llanelly has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 17.57 ranking 19th out of 38 in the Monmouthshire, UK

In 2024, the total Llanelly crimes were 207. The crime rate of Llanelly in 2024 was 173.19 (year) or 14.43 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llanelly were around 131 crimes with yearly crime rate of 109.61 (year) or 9.13 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llanelly)CrimesRank (Llanelly)CrimesRank (Llanelly)
Chepstow Castle and Larkfield45 1689 1520 1
Pen Y Fal44 2527 3364 2
Gobion Fawr33 8660 2141 20
Bulwark and Thornwell40 5334 8340 3
Magor East with Undy43 3332 9256 9
Mitchel Troy and Trellech United25 14257 13303 4
Park26 12521 4267 8
Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon42 4432 5236 12
Overmonnow33 9329 10290 5
Dewstow23 18251 14269 6
Town36 7405 6255 11
Drybridge36 6246 15119 24
Caldicot Cross32 11262 12269 7
Lansdown23 17352 7256 10
Grofield32 10231 16193 13
Croesonen25 13324 11187 14
Llanbadoc and Usk23 16200 19183 15
Llangybi Fawr24 15213 17153 17
West End18 21169 22176 16
Mardy7 31156 26150 18
Llantilio Crossenny12 26135 28147 19
Devauden12 27183 20117 25
Portskewett19 20146 27134 21
Mount Pleasant12 25181 21120 23
Wyesham16 22159 2593 28
Rogiet16 23167 23105 26
Cantref8 30160 2485 30
Goetre Fawr14 24120 30100 27
Caerwent11 2881 3584 31
Severn5 36113 3190 29
Raglan5 35129 2978 33
Crucorney11 29100 3266 36
Caldicot Castle7 3284 3479 32
Magor West7 3395 3376 34
St Kingsmark6 3457 3744 37
Shirenewton4 3852 3869 35
St Arvans4 3764 3641 38
OsbastonNA NA34 3925 39

Llanelly 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 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
August 20244

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20259
April 20252
March 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 202417
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
March 20252
August 20241

High Crime Locations Llanelly in July 2025

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

1. Brynglas (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Hooper Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cae Derw (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Llam-March Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Waenllapria (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Quarry Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Main Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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