Crime in Lliedi: statistics, rates and trends
633 crimes were recorded in Lliedi in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
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633 crimes were recorded in Lliedi in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 300 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lliedi has the 889th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lliedi | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 633 | 16,454 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.2 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,447 | 190,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lliedi was highest in the year to July 2021 (725 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (456). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 633 | 116.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 608 | 111.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 456 | 83.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 613 | 112.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 678 | 124.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 725 | 133.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 697 | 128.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 653 | 119.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 674 | 123.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lliedi 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, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+19%) and anti-social behaviour (+12%). The largest falls were in burglary (-21%) and other theft (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 300 | 55.1 | 1.61 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 15.8 | 1.03 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 13.6 | 2.00 | +19% |
| Public order | 49 | 9.0 | 1.35 | +4% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.5 | 0.86 | -14% |
| Burglary | 23 | 4.2 | 1.19 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.3 | 0.67 | +157% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.8 | 0.84 | -21% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.6 | 1.22 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 2.0 | 2.45 | +175% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.3 | 1.32 | +250% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lliedi
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lliedi recorded 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 47.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lliedi
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lliedi recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lliedi
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lliedi recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lliedi
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lliedi recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lliedi
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lliedi recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lliedi
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lliedi recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lliedi
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lliedi recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 157% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lliedi
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lliedi recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lliedi
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lliedi recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lliedi
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lliedi recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lliedi
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lliedi recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lliedi
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lliedi recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lliedi
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lliedi 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lliedi
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lliedi 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 down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lliedi, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lliedi.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lliedi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigyn | 1,097 | 164.6 | +42% |
| Dafen and Felinfoel | 696 | 134.8 | +16% |
| Tyisha | 1,471 | 267.0 | +130% |
| Glanymor | 936 | 146.9 | +26% |
| Llwynhendy | 603 | 136.9 | +18% |
| Hengoed | 320 | 72.7 | -37% |
| Bynea | 342 | 67.2 | -42% |
| Llangennech | 209 | 40.4 | -65% |
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 Lliedi over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 48 |
| On or near Market Street | 30 |
| On or near Llys Yr Hen Felin | 25 |
| On or near Maestir | 23 |
| On or near Maestref | 23 |
| On or near Maeswerdd | 22 |
| On or near Sunny Hill | 22 |
| On or near Highmead Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Arfryn Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Long Row | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lliedi 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 | 242 | 38.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 133 | 21.0% |
| Not recorded | 86 | 13.6% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 11.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Lliedi has an estimated population of 5,447. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lliedi sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lliedi |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Lliedi a safe place to live?
Lliedi recorded 116.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Lliedi?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (86).
Is crime in Lliedi going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lliedi was up 4% on the year before: 633 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 608 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lliedi?
Lliedi 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 Lliedi. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.