Crime in Llangyndeyrn: statistics, rates and trends
196 crimes were recorded in Llangyndeyrn in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Llangyndeyrn at a glance
- Crime trends in Llangyndeyrn
- Types of crime in Llangyndeyrn
- Llangyndeyrn compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Llangyndeyrn
- What happened after crimes were reported in Llangyndeyrn
- Demographics of Llangyndeyrn
- Questions about crime in Llangyndeyrn
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (107), anti-social behaviour (17), burglary (16), criminal damage and arson (16) and public order (16) made up 88% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,573rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Llangyndeyrn | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 196 | 16,483 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.7 | 86.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,347 | 190,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Llangyndeyrn peaked in the year to August 2020 (257 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (151). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 196 | 36.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 242 | 45.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 151 | 28.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 243 | 45.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 255 | 47.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 202 | 37.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 257 | 48.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 198 | 37.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 207 | 38.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 11 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (42% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 | 20.0 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 3.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | 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 Llangyndeyrn; the highest is Carmarthen Town North and South (204.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Gorslas (35.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Llangyndeyrn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidwelly and St Ishmael | 339 | 66.9 | +82% |
| Burry Port | 470 | 111.1 | +203% |
| Pembrey | 251 | 60.0 | +64% |
| Llannon | 508 | 91.5 | +150% |
| Hengoed | 330 | 75.0 | +105% |
| Gorslas | 187 | 35.5 | -3% |
| Lliedi | 642 | 117.9 | +222% |
| Carmarthen Town North and South | 1,914 | 204.8 | +459% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Llangyndeyrn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (14).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Maesglas | 13 |
| On or near Brynseilo | 11 |
| On or near Ger Ty Mawr | 11 |
| On or near Maes-Y-Wern | 11 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 11 |
| On or near Heol Y Plas | 9 |
| On or near Bro-Pedr | 8 |
| On or near Heol Glyndwr | 8 |
| On or near Bro-Hedydd | 7 |
Of the 179 crimes in Llangyndeyrn with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 92 | 51.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 45 | 25.1% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 9.5% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Llangyndeyrn has an estimated population of 5,347 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%), less private renting (10%, against 20%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Llangyndeyrn average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Llangyndeyrn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Llangyndeyrn a safe place to live?
Llangyndeyrn recorded 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,573rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Llangyndeyrn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 107 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (17).
Is crime in Llangyndeyrn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Llangyndeyrn was down 19% on the year before: 196 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 242 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Llangyndeyrn?
About 5,347 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Llangyndeyrn?
Llangyndeyrn 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.