Crime in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire: statistics, rates and trends
209 crimes were recorded in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
- Types of crime in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
- Llangennech, Carmarthenshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
- Population and deprivation in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
- Questions about crime in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
- About this data
209 crimes were recorded in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 111 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Llangennech, Carmarthenshire has the 3,433rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Llangennech, Carmarthenshire | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 209 | 16,454 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.4 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,175 | 190,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire was highest in the year to July 2021 (303 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (167). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 209 | 40.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 250 | 48.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 167 | 32.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 204 | 39.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 200 | 38.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 303 | 58.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 269 | 52.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 198 | 38.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 187 | 36.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 19 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Llangennech, 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 falls were in criminal damage and arson (-38%) and public order (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 | 21.4 | 0.63 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 4.4 | 0.29 | -26% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.1 | 0.46 | -38% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.3 | 0.36 | +33% |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.1 | 1.01 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.5 | 0.31 | +167% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 0.30 | -58% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.2 | 0.05 | -86% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Llangennech, Carmarthenshire recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 53.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Llangennech, Carmarthenshire recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Llangennech, Carmarthenshire recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Llangennech, Carmarthenshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Llangennech, Carmarthenshire recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Llangennech, Carmarthenshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Llangennech, Carmarthenshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Llangennech, Carmarthenshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Llangennech, 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 3.5, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Llangennech, 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 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Llangennech, 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 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Llangennech, Carmarthenshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Llangennech, Carmarthenshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Llangennech, Carmarthenshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bynea | 342 | 67.2 | +66% |
| Llwynhendy | 603 | 136.9 | +239% |
| Dafen and Felinfoel | 696 | 134.8 | +234% |
| Hendy | 123 | 35.4 | -12% |
| Bigyn | 1,097 | 164.6 | +308% |
| Lliedi | 633 | 116.2 | +188% |
| Glanymor | 936 | 146.9 | +264% |
| Tyisha | 1,471 | 267.0 | +561% |
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 Llangennech, Carmarthenshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brynhyfryd | 20 |
| On or near Maes Y Dderwen | 16 |
| On or near Maes Y Bryn | 11 |
| On or near Hendre Road | 10 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
| On or near A4138 | 8 |
| On or near Ger Y Nant | 7 |
| On or near Aber Llwchwr | 7 |
| On or near Llys Cennech | 7 |
| On or near Clos Cae Fainc | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Llangennech, 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 | 74 | 35.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 25.8% |
| Not recorded | 23 | 11.0% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
Llangennech, Carmarthenshire has an estimated population of 5,175. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Llangennech, Carmarthenshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.6% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% |
| Private rented homes | 8.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Llangennech, Carmarthenshire a safe place to live?
Llangennech, Carmarthenshire recorded 40.4 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 Llangennech, Carmarthenshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (23).
Is crime in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire was down 16% on the year before: 209 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 250 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Llangennech, Carmarthenshire?
Llangennech, 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 Llangennech, Carmarthenshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.