Crime in Tyisha: statistics, rates and trends
1,471 crimes were recorded in Tyisha in the 12 months to July 2026, 267.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
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1,471 crimes were recorded in Tyisha in the 12 months to July 2026, 267.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 535 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tyisha has the 101st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tyisha | Carmarthenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,471 | 16,454 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 267.0 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,509 | 190,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tyisha was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,989 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,010). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 1,471 | 267.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,344 | 244.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,010 | 183.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,706 | 309.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,945 | 353.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,978 | 359.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,794 | 325.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,989 | 361.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,961 | 356.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 121 |
| June 2026 | 123 |
| May 2026 | 166 |
| April 2026 | 155 |
| March 2026 | 143 |
| February 2026 | 97 |
| January 2026 | 119 |
| December 2025 | 122 |
| November 2025 | 124 |
| October 2025 | 115 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
| August 2025 | 106 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tyisha 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+86%) and criminal damage and arson (+27%). The largest falls were in drugs (-44%) and other crime (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 535 | 97.1 | 2.84 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 208 | 37.8 | 4.56 | +86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 195 | 35.4 | 2.31 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 146 | 26.5 | 3.91 | +27% |
| Public order | 116 | 21.1 | 3.17 | -2% |
| Other theft | 67 | 12.2 | 1.90 | -8% |
| Burglary | 53 | 9.6 | 2.72 | -13% |
| Drugs | 50 | 9.1 | 2.78 | -44% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 5.4 | 1.11 | +76% |
| Other crime | 28 | 5.1 | 2.41 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 3.1 | 3.18 | +42% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 1.8 | 1.07 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.6 | 1.98 | -10% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.3 | 0.94 | -22% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tyisha
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tyisha recorded 535 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (97.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 36.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tyisha
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tyisha recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tyisha
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tyisha recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tyisha
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tyisha recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tyisha
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tyisha recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tyisha
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tyisha recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tyisha
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tyisha recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tyisha
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tyisha recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tyisha
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tyisha recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tyisha
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tyisha recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tyisha
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tyisha recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tyisha
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tyisha recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tyisha
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tyisha recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tyisha
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tyisha recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tyisha, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tyisha.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tyisha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigyn | 1,097 | 164.6 | -38% |
| Glanymor | 936 | 146.9 | -45% |
| Lliedi | 633 | 116.2 | -56% |
| Hengoed | 320 | 72.7 | -73% |
| Dafen and Felinfoel | 696 | 134.8 | -50% |
| Llwynhendy | 603 | 136.9 | -49% |
| Bynea | 342 | 67.2 | -75% |
| Llangennech | 209 | 40.4 | -85% |
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 Tyisha over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Frederick Street | 171 |
| On or near John Street | 129 |
| On or near Supermarket | 113 |
| On or near Clos Gathen | 79 |
| On or near Cowell Street | 50 |
| On or near Clos Sant Paul | 49 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 48 |
| On or near Waterloo Street | 38 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 37 |
| On or near Great Western Crescent | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tyisha 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 | 472 | 32.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 367 | 24.9% |
| Not recorded | 195 | 13.3% |
| Under investigation | 139 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 113 | 7.7% |
| Local resolution | 71 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Tyisha has an estimated population of 5,509. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tyisha sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tyisha |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.2% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% |
| Private rented homes | 32.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 44.7% |
Is Tyisha a safe place to live?
Tyisha recorded 267.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Tyisha?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 535 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (208).
Is crime in Tyisha going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tyisha was up 9% on the year before: 1,471 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,344 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tyisha?
Tyisha 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 Tyisha. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.