Crime in Dafen and Felinfoel: statistics, rates and trends
696 crimes were recorded in Dafen and Felinfoel in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Dafen and Felinfoel at a glance
- Crime trends in Dafen and Felinfoel
- Types of crime in Dafen and Felinfoel
- Dafen and Felinfoel compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dafen and Felinfoel
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dafen and Felinfoel
- Population and deprivation in Dafen and Felinfoel
- Questions about crime in Dafen and Felinfoel
- About this data
696 crimes were recorded in Dafen and Felinfoel in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 363 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dafen and Felinfoel has the 598th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dafen and Felinfoel | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 696 | 16,454 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.8 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,165 | 190,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dafen and Felinfoel was highest in the year to July 2019 (762 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (427). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 | 696 | 134.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 757 | 146.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 427 | 82.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 538 | 104.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 665 | 128.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 709 | 137.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 743 | 143.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 762 | 147.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 631 | 122.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 73 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dafen and Felinfoel 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, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in public order (+18%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-32%) and other theft (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 363 | 70.3 | 2.05 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 17.6 | 2.60 | -9% |
| Public order | 65 | 12.6 | 1.89 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 8.1 | 0.53 | -32% |
| Drugs | 37 | 7.2 | 2.19 | -5% |
| Other theft | 29 | 5.6 | 0.88 | -15% |
| Burglary | 23 | 4.5 | 1.26 | +5% |
| Other crime | 22 | 4.3 | 2.02 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.5 | 0.31 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.4 | 0.16 | +75% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 0.80 | -20% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.29 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.23 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Dafen and Felinfoel
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dafen and Felinfoel recorded 363 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (70.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 52.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dafen and Felinfoel
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dafen and Felinfoel recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dafen and Felinfoel
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dafen and Felinfoel recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dafen and Felinfoel
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dafen and Felinfoel recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dafen and Felinfoel
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dafen and Felinfoel recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dafen and Felinfoel
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dafen and Felinfoel recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dafen and Felinfoel
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dafen and Felinfoel recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dafen and Felinfoel
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dafen and Felinfoel recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dafen and Felinfoel
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dafen and Felinfoel recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dafen and Felinfoel
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dafen and Felinfoel recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dafen and Felinfoel
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dafen and Felinfoel recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dafen and Felinfoel
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dafen and Felinfoel recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dafen and Felinfoel
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dafen and Felinfoel recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dafen and Felinfoel
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dafen and Felinfoel 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dafen and Felinfoel, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dafen and Felinfoel.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dafen and Felinfoel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lliedi | 633 | 116.2 | -14% |
| Bigyn | 1,097 | 164.6 | +22% |
| Llwynhendy | 603 | 136.9 | +2% |
| Tyisha | 1,471 | 267.0 | +98% |
| Glanymor | 936 | 146.9 | +9% |
| Bynea | 342 | 67.2 | -50% |
| Hengoed | 320 | 72.7 | -46% |
| Llangennech | 209 | 40.4 | -70% |
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 Dafen and Felinfoel over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Heol Aur | 111 |
| On or near Hospital | 75 |
| On or near Llundain Fach | 28 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 27 |
| On or near Bryngolau | 25 |
| On or near Danycwm | 22 |
| On or near Maescanner Road | 19 |
| On or near Heol Westfa | 19 |
| On or near Clos Cilsaig | 17 |
| On or near Danybanc | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dafen and Felinfoel 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 | 285 | 40.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 15.1% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 13.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 77 | 11.1% |
| Not recorded | 42 | 6.0% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 3.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Dafen and Felinfoel has an estimated population of 5,165. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dafen and Felinfoel sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dafen and Felinfoel |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.7% |
| Social rented homes | 22.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Dafen and Felinfoel a safe place to live?
Dafen and Felinfoel recorded 134.8 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 Dafen and Felinfoel?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 363 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (91).
Is crime in Dafen and Felinfoel going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dafen and Felinfoel was down 8% on the year before: 696 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 757 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dafen and Felinfoel?
Dafen and Felinfoel 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 Dafen and Felinfoel. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.