Crime in Llannon: statistics, rates and trends
508 crimes were recorded in Llannon in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (256), criminal damage and arson (48) and public order (45) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,451st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Llannon | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 508 | 16,483 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.5 | 86.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,550 | 190,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Llannon peaked in the year to August 2019 (561 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (298). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 508 | 91.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 438 | 78.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 298 | 53.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 487 | 87.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 517 | 93.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 485 | 87.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 520 | 93.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 561 | 101.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 395 | 71.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
Compared with England and Wales, Llannon recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (35% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (28% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (55% below) and shoplifting (42% below). On the year before, public order rose from 33 to 45 and violence and sexual offences rose from 196 to 256, while shoplifting fell from 34 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 256 | 46.1 | 34.2 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 8.6 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Public order | 45 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 6.8 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Other theft | 29 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 4.9 | 8.5 | -21% |
| Other crime | 18 | 3.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Llannon; the highest is Ammanford, Carmarthenshire (128.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Hendy (33.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Llannon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorslas | 187 | 35.5 | -61% |
| Penygroes | 132 | 42.6 | -53% |
| Saron | 267 | 60.6 | -34% |
| Hendy | 116 | 33.3 | -64% |
| Llandybie | 211 | 46.5 | -49% |
| Ammanford | 704 | 128.0 | +40% |
| Llangyndeyrn | 196 | 36.7 | -60% |
| Llangennech | 211 | 40.8 | -55% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Llannon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Rhosyderi” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rhosyderi | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Heol Las | 35 |
| On or near Clos Y Delfryn | 27 |
| On or near High Street | 24 |
| On or near Clos Gwyn | 18 |
| On or near Park Place | 18 |
| On or near Tirwaun | 18 |
| On or near Bancyffynnon | 16 |
| On or near Llandeilo Road | 15 |
Of the 470 crimes in Llannon with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 212 | 45.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 93 | 19.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Llannon has an estimated population of 5,550 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Llannon average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Llannon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Llannon a safe place to live?
Llannon recorded 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,451st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Llannon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 256 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (48).
Is crime in Llannon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Llannon was up 16% on the year before: 508 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 438 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Llannon?
About 5,550 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Llannon?
Llannon 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.