Crime in St Clears and Llansteffan: statistics, rates and trends
289 crimes were recorded in St Clears and Llansteffan in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St Clears and Llansteffan
- Questions about crime in St Clears and Llansteffan
- About this data
289 crimes were recorded in St Clears and Llansteffan in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 157 reports (54% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Clears and Llansteffan has the 2,893rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Clears and Llansteffan | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 289 | 16,454 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.1 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,440 | 190,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Clears and Llansteffan was highest in the year to July 2022 (296 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (197). Over the whole period it rose 33%, 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 | 289 | 53.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 247 | 45.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 197 | 36.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 197 | 36.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 296 | 54.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 242 | 44.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 254 | 46.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 235 | 43.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 217 | 39.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Clears and Llansteffan 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+20%). The largest falls were in public order (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 157 | 28.9 | 0.84 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 6.1 | 0.40 | +94% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.0 | 0.60 | -4% |
| Public order | 22 | 4.0 | 0.61 | -29% |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.1 | 0.49 | +42% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.7 | 0.47 | -25% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.7 | 0.78 | +29% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 0.28 | +150% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.7 | 0.09 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.7 | 0.15 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.57 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.6 | 0.33 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Clears and Llansteffan
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Clears and Llansteffan recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 54.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Clears and Llansteffan
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Clears and Llansteffan recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Clears and Llansteffan
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Clears and Llansteffan recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Clears and Llansteffan
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Clears and Llansteffan recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Clears and Llansteffan
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Clears and Llansteffan recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Clears and Llansteffan
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Clears and Llansteffan recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Clears and Llansteffan
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Clears and Llansteffan recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Clears and Llansteffan
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Clears and Llansteffan recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Clears and Llansteffan
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Clears and Llansteffan recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Clears and Llansteffan
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Clears and Llansteffan recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Clears and Llansteffan
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Clears and Llansteffan recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Clears and Llansteffan
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Clears and Llansteffan recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Clears and Llansteffan
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Clears and Llansteffan recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Clears and Llansteffan, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Clears and Llansteffan.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Clears and Llansteffan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trelech | 139 | 38.7 | -27% |
| Carmarthen Town West | 501 | 88.0 | +66% |
| Carmarthen Town North and South | 1,881 | 201.3 | +279% |
| Kidwelly and St Ishmael | 328 | 64.7 | +22% |
| Llangyndeyrn | 196 | 36.7 | -31% |
| Pembrey | 252 | 60.2 | +13% |
| Burry Port | 467 | 110.3 | +108% |
| Cenarth and Llangeler | 427 | 77.6 | +46% |
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 St Clears and Llansteffan over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Road | 41 |
| On or near Pentre Road | 14 |
| On or near Clos Pentre | 13 |
| On or near Glasfryn | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Police Station | 10 |
| On or near Maes Y Bryn | 9 |
| On or near Meidrim Road | 9 |
| On or near Salem Road | 9 |
| On or near Coedmor Avenue | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Clears and Llansteffan 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 | 104 | 36.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 13.1% |
| Not recorded | 33 | 11.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 6.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
St Clears and Llansteffan has an estimated population of 5,440. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Clears and Llansteffan sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Clears and Llansteffan |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is St Clears and Llansteffan a safe place to live?
St Clears and Llansteffan recorded 53.1 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 St Clears and Llansteffan?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in St Clears and Llansteffan going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Clears and Llansteffan was up 17% on the year before: 289 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 247 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Clears and Llansteffan?
St Clears and Llansteffan 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 St Clears and Llansteffan. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.