Crime in Llandybie, Carmarthenshire: statistics, rates and trends

211 crimes were recorded in Llandybie, Carmarthenshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 118 reports (56% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Llandybie, Carmarthenshire has the 3,171st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Llandybie, Carmarthenshire was highest in the year to July 2022 (265 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (134). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Llandybie, 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+28%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Llandybie, Carmarthenshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Llandybie, Carmarthenshire recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 55.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Llandybie, Carmarthenshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Llandybie, Carmarthenshire recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Llandybie, Carmarthenshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Llandybie, Carmarthenshire recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Llandybie, Carmarthenshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Llandybie, Carmarthenshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Llandybie, Carmarthenshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Llandybie, Carmarthenshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Llandybie, Carmarthenshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Llandybie, Carmarthenshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Llandybie, Carmarthenshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Llandybie, Carmarthenshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Llandybie, Carmarthenshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Llandybie, Carmarthenshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Llandybie, Carmarthenshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Llandybie, Carmarthenshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Llandybie, Carmarthenshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Llandybie, Carmarthenshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Llandybie, Carmarthenshire

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Llandybie, Carmarthenshire 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Llandybie, Carmarthenshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Llandybie, Carmarthenshire.

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 Llandybie, Carmarthenshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Llandybie, 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.

Llandybie, Carmarthenshire has an estimated population of 4,540. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Llandybie, Carmarthenshire sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Llandybie, Carmarthenshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.