Crime in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire: statistics, rates and trends
320 crimes were recorded in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
- Types of crime in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
- Hengoed, Carmarthenshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
- Population and deprivation in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
- Questions about crime in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
- About this data
320 crimes were recorded in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 151 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hengoed, Carmarthenshire has the 2,115th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hengoed, Carmarthenshire | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 320 | 16,454 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.7 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,399 | 190,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire was highest in the year to July 2020 (369 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (277). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 320 | 72.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 356 | 80.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 330 | 75.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 304 | 69.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 311 | 70.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 337 | 76.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 369 | 83.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 277 | 63.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 296 | 67.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 20 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire 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 criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+75%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-88%) and anti-social behaviour (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 151 | 34.3 | 1.00 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 11.1 | 1.64 | +75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 4.5 | 0.30 | -31% |
| Public order | 20 | 4.5 | 0.68 | -20% |
| Drugs | 16 | 3.6 | 1.11 | -24% |
| Burglary | 14 | 3.2 | 0.90 | +75% |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -18% |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.7 | 1.29 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.0 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.4 | 0.16 | -88% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 0.94 | +0% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.7 | 0.50 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hengoed, Carmarthenshire recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 47.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hengoed, Carmarthenshire recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hengoed, Carmarthenshire recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hengoed, Carmarthenshire recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hengoed, Carmarthenshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hengoed, Carmarthenshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hengoed, Carmarthenshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hengoed, Carmarthenshire recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hengoed, Carmarthenshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hengoed, Carmarthenshire recorded 6 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 down 88% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hengoed, Carmarthenshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hengoed, Carmarthenshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hengoed, Carmarthenshire 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hengoed, Carmarthenshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hengoed, Carmarthenshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hengoed, Carmarthenshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hengoed, Carmarthenshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyisha | 1,471 | 267.0 | +267% |
| Lliedi | 633 | 116.2 | +60% |
| Bigyn | 1,097 | 164.6 | +126% |
| Glanymor | 936 | 146.9 | +102% |
| Dafen and Felinfoel | 696 | 134.8 | +85% |
| Burry Port | 467 | 110.3 | +52% |
| Llwynhendy | 603 | 136.9 | +88% |
| Pembrey | 252 | 60.2 | -17% |
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 Hengoed, Carmarthenshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sandy Road | 19 |
| On or near Wauneos Road | 18 |
| On or near Lapwing Road | 17 |
| On or near Heol Ynys Y Cwm | 15 |
| On or near Iscoed | 15 |
| On or near Maengwynne | 15 |
| On or near Penywern | 15 |
| On or near Stryd Y Maswr | 15 |
| On or near Heron Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Maesyrhaf | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire 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 | 124 | 38.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 25.9% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 11.6% |
| Not recorded | 20 | 6.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Hengoed, Carmarthenshire has an estimated population of 4,399. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hengoed, Carmarthenshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.7% |
| Social rented homes | 10.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Hengoed, Carmarthenshire a safe place to live?
Hengoed, Carmarthenshire recorded 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Hengoed, Carmarthenshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (49).
Is crime in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hengoed, Carmarthenshire was down 10% on the year before: 320 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 356 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hengoed, Carmarthenshire?
Hengoed, Carmarthenshire 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 Hengoed, Carmarthenshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.