Crime Rate in Llanelly: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llanelly

The total recorded crimes in Llanelly, Monmouthshire, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llanelly crime rate of 19.24 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Llanelly Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heads Of The Valleys Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area 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 May 2025 the Llanelly has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 19.24 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llanelly)CrimesRank (Llanelly)CrimesRank (Llanelly)
Chepstow Castle and Larkfield51 1689 1520 1
Pen Y Fal29 5527 3364 2
Gobion Fawr30 3660 2141 20
Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon42 2432 5236 12
Bulwark and Thornwell25 9334 8340 3
Mitchel Troy and Trellech United10 27257 13303 4
Park17 15521 4267 8
Dewstow29 4251 14269 6
Overmonnow26 6329 10290 5
Town16 16405 6255 11
Caldicot Cross25 8262 12269 7
Lansdown14 18352 7256 10
Magor East with Undy26 7332 9256 9
Croesonen15 17324 11187 14
Grofield23 11231 16193 13
Wyesham19 12159 2593 28
Mount Pleasant19 13181 21120 23
West End19 14169 22176 16
Llanbadoc and Usk13 21200 19183 15
Drybridge13 20246 15119 24
Llangybi Fawr12 24213 17153 17
Mardy12 22156 26150 18
Llantilio Crossenny3 36135 28147 19
Portskewett14 19146 27134 21
Devauden9 29183 20117 25
Rogiet10 26167 23105 26
Cantref12 23160 2485 30
Severn10 25113 3190 29
Goetre Fawr8 32120 30100 27
Crucorney10 28100 3266 36
Raglan8 30129 2978 33
Caerwent3 3781 3584 31
Magor West8 3195 3376 34
Caldicot Castle6 3584 3479 32
St Kingsmark7 3357 3744 37
Shirenewton7 3452 3869 35
St Arvans2 3864 3641 38
Osbaston2 3934 3925 39

Llanelly Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 202417
September 20247
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 202413

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

High Crime Locations Llanelly in May 2025

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

1. Heads Of The Valleys Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Waenllapria (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rhiwr Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Llwyn Melin (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rhonas Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Brunant Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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