Crime in Saron: statistics, rates and trends
267 crimes were recorded in Saron in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (158), anti-social behaviour (29) and criminal damage and arson (27) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,591st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Saron | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 267 | 16,483 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.6 | 86.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 4,405 | 190,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Saron peaked in the year to August 2022 (275 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (158). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 58%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 267 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 222 | 50.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 158 | 35.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 203 | 46.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 275 | 62.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 190 | 43.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 214 | 48.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 175 | 39.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 169 | 38.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (57% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 122 to 158.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 158 | 35.9 | 34.2 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 6.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 6.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 3.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Saron; the highest is Dafen and Felinfoel (135.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Hendy (33.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Saron |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penygroes | 132 | 42.6 | -30% |
| Ammanford | 704 | 128.0 | +111% |
| Llandybie | 211 | 46.5 | -23% |
| Gorslas | 187 | 35.5 | -41% |
| Llannon | 508 | 91.5 | +51% |
| Hendy | 116 | 33.3 | -45% |
| Llangennech | 211 | 40.8 | -33% |
| Dafen and Felinfoel | 702 | 135.9 | +124% |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Saron over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Banc Y Ddraenen” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Banc Y Ddraenen | 45 |
| On or near Rhodfa Frank | 44 |
| On or near Heol Y Dyffryn | 33 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Parklands Road | 14 |
| On or near Brynteg | 11 |
| On or near Bryn Dreinog | 7 |
| On or near Lotwen Road | 7 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Heol Haydn | 6 |
Of the 238 crimes in Saron with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 52.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 51 | 21.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 14.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Saron has an estimated population of 4,405 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (34%, against 22%), less private renting (8.7%, against 20.3%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Saron average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Saron | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Saron a safe place to live?
Saron recorded 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,591st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Saron?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 158 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (29).
Is crime in Saron going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saron was up 20% on the year before: 267 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 222 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Saron?
About 4,405 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Saron?
Saron 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.