Crime in Lliedi: statistics, rates and trends
642 crimes were recorded in Lliedi in the 12 months to August 2026, 117.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (311), anti-social behaviour (84) and criminal damage and arson (74) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 855th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Lliedi | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 642 | 16,483 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.9 | 86.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,447 | 190,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lliedi peaked in the year to August 2020 (722 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (463). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 642 | 117.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 598 | 109.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 463 | 85.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 617 | 113.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 674 | 123.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 694 | 127.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 722 | 132.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 647 | 118.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 668 | 122.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lliedi recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (67% above the national rate) and burglary (34% above the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 63 to 74, while other theft fell from 36 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 311 | 57.1 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 15.4 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 13.6 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Public order | 46 | 8.4 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Burglary | 26 | 4.8 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lliedi; the highest is Tyisha (266.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Llangennech, Carmarthenshire (40.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lliedi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigyn | 1,084 | 162.7 | +38% |
| Dafen and Felinfoel | 702 | 135.9 | +15% |
| Tyisha | 1,470 | 266.8 | +126% |
| Glanymor | 959 | 150.5 | +28% |
| Llwynhendy | 605 | 137.4 | +17% |
| Hengoed | 330 | 75.0 | -36% |
| Bynea | 337 | 66.2 | -44% |
| Llangennech | 211 | 40.8 | -65% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Lliedi over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bus/Coach Station” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 52 |
| On or near Market Street | 32 |
| On or near Maestir | 23 |
| On or near Llys Yr Hen Felin | 22 |
| On or near Maestref | 22 |
| On or near Maeswerdd | 22 |
| On or near Highmead Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Sunny Hill | 21 |
| On or near Arfryn Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Corporation Close | 18 |
Of the 558 crimes in Lliedi with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 84 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 251 | 45.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 141 | 25.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Lliedi has an estimated population of 5,447 (ONS, mid-2024). On the Census 2021 measures below it is close to England and Wales as a whole. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lliedi average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Lliedi | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Lliedi a safe place to live?
Lliedi recorded 117.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 855th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Lliedi?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 311 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (84).
Is crime in Lliedi going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lliedi was up 7% on the year before: 642 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 598 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lliedi?
About 5,447 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lliedi?
Lliedi 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.