Crime in Bynea: statistics, rates and trends
337 crimes were recorded in Bynea in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (148), criminal damage and arson (52) and anti-social behaviour (50) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,379th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bynea | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 337 | 16,483 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.2 | 86.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,090 | 190,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bynea peaked in the year to August 2020 (360 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (252). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 337 | 66.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 343 | 67.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 252 | 49.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 359 | 70.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 323 | 63.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 341 | 67.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 360 | 70.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 293 | 57.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 280 | 55.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bynea recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (51% above the national rate), and notably less public order (41% below) and anti-social behaviour (36% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 33 to 52, while public order fell from 30 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 148 | 29.1 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 10.2 | 6.7 | +58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 9.8 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bynea; the highest is Tyisha (266.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Hendy (33.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bynea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llwynhendy | 605 | 137.4 | +107% |
| Llangennech | 211 | 40.8 | -38% |
| Dafen and Felinfoel | 702 | 135.9 | +105% |
| Bigyn | 1,084 | 162.7 | +146% |
| Glanymor | 959 | 150.5 | +127% |
| Lliedi | 642 | 117.9 | +78% |
| Tyisha | 1,470 | 266.8 | +303% |
| Hendy | 116 | 33.3 | -50% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Bynea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Gwelfor” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gwelfor | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Clos Bryn Haul | 19 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 18 |
| On or near Maes Y Glo | 15 |
| On or near Trallwm Road | 14 |
| On or near Pant Bryn Isaf | 13 |
| On or near Caegar | 12 |
| On or near Clos-Y-Berllan | 11 |
| On or near Cwmfelin Road | 11 |
Of the 287 crimes in Bynea with a recorded outcome, 20% 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 50 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 120 | 41.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 57 | 19.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Bynea has an estimated population of 5,090 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less private renting (9.8%, against 20.3%) and fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bynea average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bynea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Bynea a safe place to live?
Bynea recorded 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,379th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Bynea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 148 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (52).
Is crime in Bynea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bynea was down 2% on the year before: 337 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 343 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bynea?
About 5,090 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bynea?
Bynea 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.