Crime in Gorslas: statistics, rates and trends
187 crimes were recorded in Gorslas in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (99), anti-social behaviour (16) and criminal damage and arson (14) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,614th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Gorslas | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 187 | 16,483 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.5 | 86.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,267 | 190,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Gorslas peaked in the year to August 2022 (263 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (162). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 187 | 35.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 208 | 39.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 176 | 33.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 228 | 43.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 263 | 49.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 176 | 33.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 219 | 41.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 189 | 35.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 162 | 30.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (45% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 18.8 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 3.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Gorslas; the highest is Ammanford, Carmarthenshire (128.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Hendy (33.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gorslas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llannon | 508 | 91.5 | +158% |
| Penygroes | 132 | 42.6 | +20% |
| Saron | 267 | 60.6 | +71% |
| Llandybie | 211 | 46.5 | +31% |
| Ammanford | 704 | 128.0 | +260% |
| Hendy | 116 | 33.3 | -6% |
| Llangyndeyrn | 196 | 36.7 | +3% |
| Llangennech | 211 | 40.8 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Gorslas over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nant Y Dderwen” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nant Y Dderwen | 15 |
| On or near Heol Yr Ysgol | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Y Glyn | 12 |
| On or near Llys Y Parc | 11 |
| On or near Heol Cae Pownd | 10 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Bro Eithin | 9 |
| On or near Llandeilo Road | 9 |
| On or near Brynglas | 7 |
Of the 171 crimes in Gorslas with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 16 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 83 | 48.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 30 | 17.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 9.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 6.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Gorslas has an estimated population of 5,267 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.3%, against 23.3%), less private renting (9.3%, against 20.3%) and fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gorslas average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Gorslas | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Gorslas a safe place to live?
Gorslas recorded 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,614th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Gorslas?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 99 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (16).
Is crime in Gorslas going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gorslas was down 10% on the year before: 187 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 208 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gorslas?
About 5,267 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gorslas?
Gorslas 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.