Crime in Trelech: statistics, rates and trends
139 crimes were recorded in Trelech in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 51% on the year before.
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139 crimes were recorded in Trelech in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 51% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 65 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Trelech has the 3,490th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Trelech | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 139 | 16,454 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.7 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +51% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,590 | 190,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Trelech was highest in the year to July 2026 (139 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (61). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 139 | 38.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 92 | 25.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 61 | 17.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 83 | 23.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 104 | 29.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 120 | 33.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 133 | 37.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 102 | 28.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 137 | 38.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Trelech 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 (+18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 18.1 | 0.53 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 6.7 | 0.44 | +500% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 3.6 | 0.53 | +160% |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.3 | 0.52 | +9% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.9 | 0.29 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.4 | 0.28 | +400% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.1 | 0.32 | +33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.8 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.8 | 0.40 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 0.57 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 0.03 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Trelech
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Trelech recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 46.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Trelech
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Trelech recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Trelech
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Trelech recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Trelech
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Trelech recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Trelech
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Trelech recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Trelech
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Trelech recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Trelech
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Trelech recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Trelech
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Trelech recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Trelech
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Trelech recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Trelech
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Trelech recorded 2 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 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Trelech
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Trelech recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Trelech, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Trelech.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trelech |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen Town West | 501 | 88.0 | +127% |
| Carmarthen Town North and South | 1,881 | 201.3 | +420% |
| St Clears and Llansteffan | 289 | 53.1 | +37% |
| Cenarth and Llangeler | 427 | 77.6 | +100% |
| Kidwelly and St Ishmael | 328 | 64.7 | +67% |
| Llangyndeyrn | 196 | 36.7 | -5% |
| Gorslas | 193 | 36.6 | -5% |
| Llannon | 498 | 89.7 | +132% |
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 Trelech over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Fronheulog | 13 |
| On or near B4299 | 7 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Banc-Y-Llan | 6 |
| On or near Is Y Bryn | 6 |
| On or near Station Road | 6 |
| On or near B4301 | 5 |
| On or near Bron-Y-Glyn | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Trelech 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 | 56 | 40.3% |
| Not recorded | 24 | 17.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 23 | 16.5% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 10.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% |
Trelech has an estimated population of 3,590. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Trelech sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Trelech |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.8% |
| Social rented homes | 5.0% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Trelech a safe place to live?
Trelech recorded 38.7 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 Trelech?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (24).
Is crime in Trelech going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trelech was up 51% on the year before: 139 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 92 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Trelech?
Trelech 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 Trelech. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.