Crime in Bynea: statistics, rates and trends
342 crimes were recorded in Bynea in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
342 crimes were recorded in Bynea in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 145 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bynea has the 2,347th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bynea | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 342 | 16,454 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.2 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,090 | 190,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bynea was highest in the year to July 2020 (365 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (267). Over the whole period it rose 23%, 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 | 342 | 67.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 343 | 67.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 267 | 52.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 343 | 67.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 309 | 60.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 344 | 67.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 365 | 71.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 301 | 59.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 278 | 54.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bynea 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 criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+44%). The largest falls were in public order (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 145 | 28.5 | 0.83 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 10.2 | 0.67 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 9.6 | 1.42 | +44% |
| Public order | 23 | 4.5 | 0.68 | -15% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.8 | 0.56 | +17% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.4 | 0.67 | +33% |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.2 | 0.66 | -21% |
| Other crime | 10 | 2.0 | 0.93 | -47% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.61 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 0.05 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bynea
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bynea recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 42.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bynea
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bynea recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bynea
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bynea recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bynea
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bynea recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bynea
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bynea recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bynea
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bynea recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bynea
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bynea recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bynea
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bynea recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bynea
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bynea recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bynea
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bynea recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bynea
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bynea recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bynea
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bynea recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bynea
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bynea recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bynea
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bynea 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bynea, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bynea.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bynea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llwynhendy | 603 | 136.9 | +104% |
| Llangennech | 209 | 40.4 | -40% |
| Dafen and Felinfoel | 696 | 134.8 | +101% |
| Bigyn | 1,097 | 164.6 | +145% |
| Glanymor | 936 | 146.9 | +119% |
| Lliedi | 633 | 116.2 | +73% |
| Tyisha | 1,471 | 267.0 | +297% |
| Hendy | 123 | 35.4 | -47% |
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 Bynea over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gwelfor | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 19 |
| On or near Clos Bryn Haul | 17 |
| On or near Maes Y Glo | 16 |
| On or near Pant Bryn Isaf | 15 |
| On or near Caegar | 15 |
| On or near Cwmfelin Road | 14 |
| On or near Clos-Y-Berllan | 13 |
| On or near Trallwm Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bynea 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 | 118 | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 58 | 17.0% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 12.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 6.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 6.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Bynea has an estimated population of 5,090. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bynea sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bynea |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.8% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Bynea a safe place to live?
Bynea recorded 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Bynea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Bynea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bynea was almost unchanged on the year before: 342 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 343 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bynea?
Bynea 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 Bynea. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.