Crime in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire: statistics, rates and trends
252 crimes were recorded in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
- Types of crime in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
- Pembrey, Carmarthenshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
- Population and deprivation in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
- Questions about crime in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
- About this data
252 crimes were recorded in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 158 reports (63% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pembrey, Carmarthenshire has the 2,591st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pembrey, Carmarthenshire | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 252 | 16,454 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.2 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,183 | 190,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire was highest in the year to July 2021 (323 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (179). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 252 | 60.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 297 | 71.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 179 | 42.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 293 | 70.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 229 | 54.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 323 | 77.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 311 | 74.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 264 | 63.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 252 | 60.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire 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. The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-68%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 158 | 37.8 | 1.10 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 5.0 | 0.33 | +110% |
| Public order | 21 | 5.0 | 0.76 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.9 | 0.42 | -68% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.6 | 0.41 | +38% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.4 | 0.68 | +100% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.9 | 0.58 | -58% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.0 | 0.45 | -71% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.0 | 0.19 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.58 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pembrey, Carmarthenshire recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 62.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pembrey, Carmarthenshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pembrey, Carmarthenshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pembrey, Carmarthenshire recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pembrey, Carmarthenshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pembrey, Carmarthenshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pembrey, Carmarthenshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pembrey, Carmarthenshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pembrey, Carmarthenshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pembrey, Carmarthenshire 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 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pembrey, Carmarthenshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pembrey, Carmarthenshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pembrey, Carmarthenshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burry Port | 467 | 110.3 | +83% |
| Hengoed | 320 | 72.7 | +21% |
| Tyisha | 1,471 | 267.0 | +343% |
| Kidwelly and St Ishmael | 328 | 64.7 | +7% |
| Lliedi | 633 | 116.2 | +93% |
| Glanymor | 936 | 146.9 | +144% |
| Bigyn | 1,097 | 164.6 | +173% |
| Dafen and Felinfoel | 696 | 134.8 | +124% |
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 Pembrey, Carmarthenshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ashburnham Road | 27 |
| On or near Gwelfor | 16 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 14 |
| On or near Bro Deri | 13 |
| On or near Tirwaun | 13 |
| On or near Waun Sidan | 12 |
| On or near Factory Road | 11 |
| On or near Llys-Y-Llyfrgell | 11 |
| On or near Burry Road | 10 |
| On or near Brynymor | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire 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 | 118 | 46.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 15.5% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 12.3% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 8.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 5.6% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Pembrey, Carmarthenshire has an estimated population of 4,183. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pembrey, Carmarthenshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Pembrey, Carmarthenshire a safe place to live?
Pembrey, Carmarthenshire recorded 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Pembrey, Carmarthenshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (21).
Is crime in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire was down 15% on the year before: 252 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 297 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pembrey, Carmarthenshire?
Pembrey, Carmarthenshire 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 Pembrey, Carmarthenshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.