Crime in Bigyn: statistics, rates and trends
1,084 crimes were recorded in Bigyn in the 12 months to August 2026, 162.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (348), shoplifting (210) and anti-social behaviour (208) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 355th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Bigyn | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,084 | 16,483 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 162.7 | 86.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,663 | 190,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bigyn peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,098 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (673). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,084 | 162.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 989 | 148.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 673 | 101.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,054 | 158.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,044 | 156.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 882 | 132.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 941 | 141.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,081 | 162.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,098 | 164.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bigyn recorded notably more shoplifting (3.7 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.4 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less other theft (30% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 156 to 210 and anti-social behaviour rose from 156 to 208, while other crime fell from 29 to 20 and other theft fell from 42 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 348 | 52.2 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 210 | 31.5 | 8.5 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 208 | 31.2 | 15.4 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 106 | 15.9 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Public order | 86 | 12.9 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 30 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -29% |
| Burglary | 25 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.0 | 2.1 | -31% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 2.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bigyn; the highest is Tyisha (266.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Llangennech, Carmarthenshire (40.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bigyn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyisha | 1,470 | 266.8 | +64% |
| Lliedi | 642 | 117.9 | -28% |
| Glanymor | 959 | 150.5 | -7% |
| Dafen and Felinfoel | 702 | 135.9 | -16% |
| Llwynhendy | 605 | 137.4 | -16% |
| Hengoed | 330 | 75.0 | -54% |
| Bynea | 337 | 66.2 | -59% |
| Llangennech | 211 | 40.8 | -75% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Bigyn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (395).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 395 |
| On or near B4304 | 79 |
| On or near Y Bwthyn | 36 |
| On or near Firth Road | 32 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 29 |
| On or near Fron Terrace | 19 |
| On or near Ilston | 18 |
| On or near Heol Ffynnon | 16 |
| On or near Heol Gwyr | 16 |
| On or near Queen Mary'S Walk | 16 |
Of the 876 crimes in Bigyn with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 208 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 301 | 34.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 291 | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Bigyn has an estimated population of 6,663 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bigyn average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bigyn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.7% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Bigyn a safe place to live?
Bigyn recorded 162.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 355th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Bigyn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 348 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (210).
Is crime in Bigyn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bigyn was up 10% on the year before: 1,084 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 989 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bigyn?
About 6,663 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bigyn?
Bigyn is policed by Dyfed-Powys.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.