Crime in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire: statistics, rates and trends

135 crimes were recorded in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 68 reports (50% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penygroes, Carmarthenshire has the 3,315th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire was highest in the year to July 2020 (138 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (49). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penygroes, 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. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons.

Violence and sexual offences in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penygroes, Carmarthenshire recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 50.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penygroes, Carmarthenshire recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penygroes, Carmarthenshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penygroes, Carmarthenshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penygroes, Carmarthenshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penygroes, Carmarthenshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penygroes, Carmarthenshire recorded 6 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penygroes, Carmarthenshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penygroes, Carmarthenshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penygroes, Carmarthenshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penygroes, Carmarthenshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penygroes, Carmarthenshire.

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 Penygroes, Carmarthenshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penygroes, 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.

Penygroes, Carmarthenshire has an estimated population of 3,100. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Penygroes, Carmarthenshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.