Crime in Hendy: statistics, rates and trends
116 crimes were recorded in Hendy in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 28% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (53), criminal damage and arson (22), other theft (8) and public order (8) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,681st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Hendy | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 116 | 16,483 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.3 | 86.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -28% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 3,479 | 190,800 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hendy of any year here (116 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 116 | 33.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 160 | 46.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 129 | 37.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 164 | 47.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 179 | 51.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 163 | 46.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 190 | 54.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 119 | 34.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 132 | 37.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 3 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 5 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (55% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 77 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 15.2 | 34.2 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 6.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Hendy.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hendy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llangennech | 211 | 40.8 | +22% |
| Bynea | 337 | 66.2 | +99% |
| Llwynhendy | 605 | 137.4 | +312% |
| Dafen and Felinfoel | 702 | 135.9 | +308% |
| Lliedi | 642 | 117.9 | +253% |
| Bigyn | 1,084 | 162.7 | +388% |
| Llannon | 508 | 91.5 | +175% |
| Saron | 267 | 60.6 | +82% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Hendy over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pontardulais Road” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pontardulais Road | 23 |
| On or near Clayton Road | 9 |
| On or near Clos Benallt Fawr | 8 |
| On or near Heol Bronallt | 6 |
| On or near Heol Morlais | 6 |
| On or near Harleyford Road | 5 |
| On or near Maesderi | 5 |
| On or near Y Geibren | 5 |
| On or near Arlan Gwilli | 4 |
| On or near Bryngwili Road | 4 |
Of the 111 crimes in Hendy with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 5 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 40 | 36.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 35 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 16.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
Hendy has an estimated population of 3,479 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.8%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hendy average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hendy | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Hendy a safe place to live?
Hendy recorded 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,681st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hendy?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 53 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (22).
Is crime in Hendy going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hendy was down 28% on the year before: 116 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 160 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hendy?
About 3,479 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hendy?
Hendy 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.