Crime in St Clears and Llansteffan: statistics, rates and trends
288 crimes were recorded in St Clears and Llansteffan in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Clears and Llansteffan at a glance
- Crime trends in St Clears and Llansteffan
- Types of crime in St Clears and Llansteffan
- St Clears and Llansteffan compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Clears and Llansteffan
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Clears and Llansteffan
- Demographics of St Clears and Llansteffan
- Questions about crime in St Clears and Llansteffan
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (156), anti-social behaviour (29), criminal damage and arson (22) and public order (22) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,903rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | St Clears and Llansteffan | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 288 | 16,483 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.9 | 86.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,440 | 190,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Clears and Llansteffan peaked in the year to August 2022 (298 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (201). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 288 | 52.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 236 | 43.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 209 | 38.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 201 | 36.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 298 | 54.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 237 | 43.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 259 | 47.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 217 | 39.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 230 | 42.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (65% below) and criminal damage and arson (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 123 to 156, while public order fell from 28 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 28.7 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 5.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Public order | 22 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Clears and Llansteffan; the highest is Carmarthen Town North and South (204.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Llangyndeyrn (36.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Clears and Llansteffan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trelech | 136 | 37.9 | -28% |
| Carmarthen Town West | 485 | 85.1 | +61% |
| Carmarthen Town North and South | 1,914 | 204.8 | +287% |
| Kidwelly and St Ishmael | 339 | 66.9 | +26% |
| Llangyndeyrn | 196 | 36.7 | -31% |
| Pembrey | 251 | 60.0 | +13% |
| Burry Port | 470 | 111.1 | +110% |
| Cenarth and Llangeler | 426 | 77.4 | +46% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in St Clears and Llansteffan over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Station Road” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Road | 39 |
| On or near Clos Pentre | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Pentre Road | 13 |
| On or near Glasfryn | 12 |
| On or near Police Station | 10 |
| On or near Coedmor Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Meidrim Road | 9 |
| On or near Salem Road | 9 |
| On or near Maes Y Bryn | 8 |
Of the 259 crimes in St Clears and Llansteffan with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% 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 | 106 | 40.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 20.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 6.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
St Clears and Llansteffan has an estimated population of 5,440 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.5%, against 23.3%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Clears and Llansteffan average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | St Clears and Llansteffan | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is St Clears and Llansteffan a safe place to live?
St Clears and Llansteffan recorded 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,903rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Clears and Llansteffan?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 156 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (29).
Is crime in St Clears and Llansteffan going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Clears and Llansteffan was up 22% on the year before: 288 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 236 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Clears and Llansteffan?
About 5,440 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Clears and Llansteffan?
St Clears and Llansteffan 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.