Crime in Bigyn: statistics, rates and trends
1,097 crimes were recorded in Bigyn in the 12 months to July 2026, 164.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
1,097 crimes were recorded in Bigyn in the 12 months to July 2026, 164.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 350 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bigyn has the 336th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bigyn | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,097 | 16,454 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 164.6 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,663 | 190,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bigyn was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,110 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (626). Over the whole period it rose 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,097 | 164.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,015 | 152.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 626 | 94.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,105 | 165.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,012 | 151.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 881 | 132.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 940 | 141.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,110 | 166.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,070 | 160.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 115 |
| June 2026 | 103 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 105 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 87 |
| January 2026 | 106 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bigyn over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+43%) and shoplifting (+27%). The largest falls were in other theft (-40%) and burglary (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 350 | 52.5 | 1.53 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 217 | 32.6 | 2.12 | +43% |
| Shoplifting | 204 | 30.6 | 3.70 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 16.2 | 2.39 | +5% |
| Public order | 88 | 13.2 | 1.99 | +6% |
| Other theft | 30 | 4.5 | 0.70 | -40% |
| Burglary | 24 | 3.6 | 1.02 | -38% |
| Other crime | 21 | 3.2 | 1.49 | -32% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.9 | 0.87 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.7 | 0.55 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 2.0 | 2.01 | +62% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.36 | -60% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bigyn
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bigyn recorded 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 31.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bigyn
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bigyn recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bigyn
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bigyn recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 18.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bigyn
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bigyn recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bigyn
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bigyn recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bigyn
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bigyn recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bigyn
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bigyn recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bigyn
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bigyn recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bigyn
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bigyn recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bigyn
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bigyn recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bigyn
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bigyn recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bigyn
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bigyn recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bigyn
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bigyn recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bigyn
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bigyn recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bigyn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bigyn.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bigyn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyisha | 1,471 | 267.0 | +62% |
| Lliedi | 633 | 116.2 | -29% |
| Glanymor | 936 | 146.9 | -11% |
| Dafen and Felinfoel | 696 | 134.8 | -18% |
| Llwynhendy | 603 | 136.9 | -17% |
| Hengoed | 320 | 72.7 | -56% |
| Bynea | 342 | 67.2 | -59% |
| Llangennech | 209 | 40.4 | -75% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bigyn over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 389 |
| On or near B4304 | 88 |
| On or near Y Bwthyn | 34 |
| On or near Firth Road | 32 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 31 |
| On or near Heol Ffynnon | 19 |
| On or near Fron Terrace | 19 |
| On or near Ilston | 17 |
| On or near Brychan | 16 |
| On or near Gorsedd | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bigyn over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 296 | 27.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 289 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 217 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 9.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 5.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Bigyn has an estimated population of 6,663. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bigyn sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bigyn |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.0% |
| Social rented homes | 20.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.7% |
Is Bigyn a safe place to live?
Bigyn recorded 164.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bigyn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (217).
Is crime in Bigyn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bigyn was up 8% on the year before: 1,097 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,015 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bigyn?
Bigyn is policed by Dyfed-Powys. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bigyn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.