Crime in Llannon: statistics, rates and trends
498 crimes were recorded in Llannon in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
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498 crimes were recorded in Llannon in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 247 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Llannon has the 1,505th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Llannon | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 498 | 16,454 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.7 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,550 | 190,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Llannon was highest in the year to July 2019 (561 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (280). Over the whole period it rose 30%, 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 | 498 | 89.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 445 | 80.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 280 | 50.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 525 | 94.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 479 | 86.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 492 | 88.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 529 | 95.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 561 | 101.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 384 | 69.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Llannon 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 violence and sexual offences, other crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in public order (+33%) and violence and sexual offences (+27%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-25%) and criminal damage and arson (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 247 | 44.5 | 1.30 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 8.1 | 1.20 | -20% |
| Public order | 44 | 7.9 | 1.19 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 6.7 | 0.43 | +0% |
| Other theft | 28 | 5.0 | 0.79 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 4.9 | 0.59 | -25% |
| Other crime | 17 | 3.1 | 1.45 | +31% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.7 | 0.76 | +36% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.7 | 0.83 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.0 | 0.40 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.8 | 1.86 | +900% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Llannon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Llannon recorded 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 49.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Llannon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Llannon recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Llannon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Llannon recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Llannon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Llannon recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Llannon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Llannon recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Llannon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Llannon recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Llannon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Llannon recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Llannon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Llannon recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Llannon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Llannon recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Llannon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Llannon recorded 11 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 down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Llannon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Llannon recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 900% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Llannon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Llannon 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Llannon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Llannon 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 down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Llannon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Llannon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Llannon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorslas | 193 | 36.6 | -59% |
| Penygroes | 135 | 43.5 | -51% |
| Saron | 266 | 60.4 | -33% |
| Hendy | 123 | 35.4 | -61% |
| Llandybie | 211 | 46.5 | -48% |
| Ammanford | 719 | 130.7 | +46% |
| Llangyndeyrn | 196 | 36.7 | -59% |
| Llangennech | 209 | 40.4 | -55% |
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 Llannon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rhosyderi | 50 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Heol Las | 33 |
| On or near High Street | 30 |
| On or near Clos Y Delfryn | 26 |
| On or near Bancyffynnon | 18 |
| On or near Park Place | 18 |
| On or near Tirwaun | 17 |
| On or near Llandeilo Road | 15 |
| On or near Llys Bethesda | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Llannon 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 | 205 | 41.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 92 | 18.5% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 12.2% |
| Not recorded | 37 | 7.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Llannon has an estimated population of 5,550. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Llannon sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Llannon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Llannon a safe place to live?
Llannon recorded 89.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Llannon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (45).
Is crime in Llannon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Llannon was up 12% on the year before: 498 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 445 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Llannon?
Llannon 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 Llannon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.