Crime in Glanymor: statistics, rates and trends
936 crimes were recorded in Glanymor in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Glanymor at a glance
- Crime trends in Glanymor
- Types of crime in Glanymor
- Glanymor compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Glanymor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Glanymor
- Population and deprivation in Glanymor
- Questions about crime in Glanymor
- About this data
936 crimes were recorded in Glanymor in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 440 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Glanymor has the 461st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Glanymor | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 936 | 16,454 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 146.9 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,371 | 190,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Glanymor was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,136 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (674). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 936 | 146.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 943 | 148.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 674 | 105.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 932 | 146.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,082 | 169.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,074 | 168.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,136 | 178.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 846 | 132.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 955 | 149.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 118 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
| August 2025 | 76 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Glanymor 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+40%) and other theft (+10%). The largest falls were in other crime (-47%) and drugs (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 440 | 69.1 | 2.02 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 155 | 24.3 | 1.59 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 14.9 | 2.20 | +4% |
| Public order | 69 | 10.8 | 1.63 | -14% |
| Other theft | 43 | 6.7 | 1.06 | +10% |
| Drugs | 31 | 4.9 | 1.49 | -34% |
| Burglary | 28 | 4.4 | 1.24 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.5 | 0.70 | +29% |
| Other crime | 19 | 3.0 | 1.41 | -47% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.0 | 0.25 | +225% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.4 | 1.45 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.9 | 0.56 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.57 | -40% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.35 | -62% |
Violence and sexual offences in Glanymor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Glanymor recorded 440 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (69.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 47.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Glanymor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Glanymor recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Glanymor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Glanymor recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Glanymor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Glanymor recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Glanymor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Glanymor recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Glanymor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Glanymor recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Glanymor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Glanymor recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Glanymor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Glanymor recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Glanymor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Glanymor recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Glanymor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Glanymor recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 225% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Glanymor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Glanymor recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Glanymor
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Glanymor recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Glanymor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Glanymor recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Glanymor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Glanymor recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Glanymor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Glanymor.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Glanymor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyisha | 1,471 | 267.0 | +82% |
| Bigyn | 1,097 | 164.6 | +12% |
| Lliedi | 633 | 116.2 | -21% |
| Llwynhendy | 603 | 136.9 | -7% |
| Dafen and Felinfoel | 696 | 134.8 | -8% |
| Hengoed | 320 | 72.7 | -50% |
| Bynea | 342 | 67.2 | -54% |
| Llangennech | 209 | 40.4 | -73% |
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 Glanymor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 125 |
| On or near Embankment Road | 109 |
| On or near Westbury Street | 61 |
| On or near Clos Dewi Medi | 54 |
| On or near Dolau Court | 31 |
| On or near Burry Street | 28 |
| On or near Llys Y Drindod | 22 |
| On or near George Street | 22 |
| On or near Florence Street | 19 |
| On or near New Dock Road | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Glanymor 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 | 348 | 37.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 176 | 18.8% |
| Not recorded | 155 | 16.6% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Glanymor has an estimated population of 6,371. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Glanymor sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Glanymor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.3% |
| Social rented homes | 26.7% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.8% |
Is Glanymor a safe place to live?
Glanymor recorded 146.9 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 Glanymor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 440 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (155).
Is crime in Glanymor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Glanymor was almost unchanged on the year before: 936 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 943 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Glanymor?
Glanymor 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 Glanymor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.