Crime in Trelech: statistics, rates and trends
136 crimes were recorded in Trelech in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 42% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (63), anti-social behaviour (23) and criminal damage and arson (15) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,520th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Trelech | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 136 | 16,483 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.9 | 86.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +42% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 3,590 | 190,800 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Trelech of any year here (136 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 136 | 37.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 96 | 26.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 63 | 17.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 81 | 22.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 106 | 29.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 110 | 30.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 124 | 34.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 116 | 32.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 134 | 37.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 8 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (58% below) and violence and sexual offences (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 54 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 17.5 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 6.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Trelech; the highest is Carmarthen Town North and South (204.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Gorslas (35.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trelech |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen Town West | 485 | 85.1 | +125% |
| Carmarthen Town North and South | 1,914 | 204.8 | +441% |
| St Clears and Llansteffan | 288 | 52.9 | +40% |
| Cenarth and Llangeler | 426 | 77.4 | +104% |
| Kidwelly and St Ishmael | 339 | 66.9 | +77% |
| Llangyndeyrn | 196 | 36.7 | -3% |
| Gorslas | 187 | 35.5 | -6% |
| Llannon | 508 | 91.5 | +142% |
The 10 locations below account for 81% of the crime recorded in Trelech over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Fronheulog | 12 |
| On or near B4299 | 8 |
| On or near Banc-Y-Llan | 6 |
| On or near Is Y Bryn | 6 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 6 |
| On or near Station Road | 6 |
| On or near B4301 | 5 |
| On or near B4298 | 4 |
Of the 113 crimes in Trelech with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 53 | 46.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 21 | 18.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 9.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Trelech has an estimated population of 3,590 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.0%, against 17.1%) and an older population (31%, against 19%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Trelech average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Trelech | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Trelech a safe place to live?
Trelech recorded 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,520th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Trelech?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 63 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (23).
Is crime in Trelech going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trelech was up 42% on the year before: 136 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 96 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Trelech?
About 3,590 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Trelech?
Trelech 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.