Crime in Llwynhendy: statistics, rates and trends
603 crimes were recorded in Llwynhendy in the 12 months to July 2026, 136.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Llwynhendy at a glance
- Crime trends in Llwynhendy
- Types of crime in Llwynhendy
- Llwynhendy compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Llwynhendy
- What happened after crimes were reported in Llwynhendy
- Population and deprivation in Llwynhendy
- Questions about crime in Llwynhendy
- About this data
603 crimes were recorded in Llwynhendy in the 12 months to July 2026, 136.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 237 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Llwynhendy has the 576th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Llwynhendy | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 603 | 16,454 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.9 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,404 | 190,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Llwynhendy was highest in the year to July 2026 (603 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (316). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 | 603 | 136.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 490 | 111.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 316 | 71.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 577 | 131.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 532 | 120.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 541 | 122.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 498 | 113.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 483 | 109.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 525 | 119.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Llwynhendy 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, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+144%) and criminal damage and arson (+66%). The largest falls were in other crime (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 237 | 53.8 | 1.57 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 22.7 | 1.48 | +144% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 15.4 | 2.28 | +66% |
| Other theft | 42 | 9.5 | 1.49 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 9.1 | 1.10 | +48% |
| Public order | 38 | 8.6 | 1.30 | +6% |
| Burglary | 22 | 5.0 | 1.41 | +5% |
| Drugs | 18 | 4.1 | 1.25 | +38% |
| Other crime | 18 | 4.1 | 1.94 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 3.4 | 0.69 | +88% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.55 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 0.27 | -33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Llwynhendy
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Llwynhendy recorded 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 39.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Llwynhendy
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Llwynhendy recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 144% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Llwynhendy
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Llwynhendy recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Llwynhendy
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Llwynhendy recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Llwynhendy
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Llwynhendy recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Llwynhendy
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Llwynhendy recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Llwynhendy
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Llwynhendy recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Llwynhendy
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Llwynhendy recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Llwynhendy
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Llwynhendy recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Llwynhendy
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Llwynhendy recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Llwynhendy
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Llwynhendy recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Llwynhendy
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Llwynhendy recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Llwynhendy
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Llwynhendy 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Llwynhendy, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Llwynhendy.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Llwynhendy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bynea | 342 | 67.2 | -51% |
| Dafen and Felinfoel | 696 | 134.8 | -2% |
| Bigyn | 1,097 | 164.6 | +20% |
| Lliedi | 633 | 116.2 | -15% |
| Glanymor | 936 | 146.9 | +7% |
| Llangennech | 209 | 40.4 | -71% |
| Tyisha | 1,471 | 267.0 | +95% |
| Hengoed | 320 | 72.7 | -47% |
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 Llwynhendy over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Llandafen Road | 81 |
| On or near Ynys-Las | 65 |
| On or near Heol Elfed | 49 |
| On or near Clos Ar Ddafen | 41 |
| On or near Pant Y Celyn | 39 |
| On or near Clos Cefn-Y-Maes | 30 |
| On or near Heol Gwili | 30 |
| On or near Mor-Awel | 25 |
| On or near Tir Einon | 21 |
| On or near Bryn Rhos | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Llwynhendy 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 | 212 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 134 | 22.2% |
| Not recorded | 100 | 16.6% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 11.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Llwynhendy has an estimated population of 4,404. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Llwynhendy sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Llwynhendy |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.2% |
| Social rented homes | 31.4% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.8% |
Is Llwynhendy a safe place to live?
Llwynhendy recorded 136.9 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 Llwynhendy?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (100).
Is crime in Llwynhendy going up or down?
Recorded crime in Llwynhendy was up 23% on the year before: 603 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 490 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Llwynhendy?
Llwynhendy 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 Llwynhendy. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.