Crime in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire: statistics, rates and trends
132 crimes were recorded in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire
- Types of crime in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire
- Penygroes, Carmarthenshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire
- Demographics of Penygroes, Carmarthenshire
- Questions about crime in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (68), public order (14) and criminal damage and arson (13) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,346th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Penygroes, Carmarthenshire | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 132 | 16,483 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.6 | 86.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 3,100 | 190,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire peaked in the year to August 2020 (140 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (48). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 132 | 42.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 136 | 43.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 48 | 15.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 111 | 35.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 132 | 42.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 119 | 38.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 140 | 45.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 122 | 39.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 120 | 38.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 6 |
| July 2026 | 6 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (36% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 21.9 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Public order | 14 | 4.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Penygroes, Carmarthenshire; the highest is Dafen and Felinfoel (135.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Hendy (33.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penygroes, Carmarthenshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saron | 267 | 60.6 | +42% |
| Gorslas | 187 | 35.5 | -17% |
| Llandybie | 211 | 46.5 | +9% |
| Llannon | 508 | 91.5 | +115% |
| Ammanford | 704 | 128.0 | +200% |
| Hendy | 116 | 33.3 | -22% |
| Llangennech | 211 | 40.8 | -4% |
| Dafen and Felinfoel | 702 | 135.9 | +219% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Heol Y Llew Du” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Heol Y Llew Du | 26 |
| On or near Gorsddu Road | 12 |
| On or near Spien Road | 9 |
| On or near Plas-Gwyn Road | 7 |
| On or near Stryd Y Bont | 6 |
| On or near Blaen Emlyn | 5 |
| On or near Ffordd Dafydd | 5 |
| On or near Llys Y Bugail | 5 |
| On or near Norton Road | 5 |
| On or near Clos Emily | 4 |
Of the 126 crimes in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire with a recorded outcome, 12% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 6 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 50 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 19.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 14.3% | 4.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 15 | 11.9% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
Penygroes, Carmarthenshire has an estimated population of 3,100 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.3%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Penygroes, Carmarthenshire average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Penygroes, Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Penygroes, Carmarthenshire a safe place to live?
Penygroes, Carmarthenshire recorded 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,346th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 68 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (14).
Is crime in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penygroes, Carmarthenshire was down 3% on the year before: 132 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 136 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Penygroes, Carmarthenshire?
About 3,100 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Penygroes, Carmarthenshire?
Penygroes, Carmarthenshire 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.