Llanelli Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Llanelli's crime profile in June 2023 reveals a stark imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 40.1% of all incidents—a rate 47% above the UK average. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK's broader mix, which includes higher property crime rates in urban centres. The area's 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents, 27.1% above the UK average, suggests a concentration of social issues that may be amplified by Llanelli's status as a built-up area within Carmarthenshire. The seasonal context of June, marking the start of summer, likely plays a role in the surge of anti-social behaviour (23.2% of incidents) and criminal damage (8.5% of incidents), both of which are significantly above UK averages. While property crimes such as burglary (2.3%) and vehicle crime (2.1%) remain below UK levels, the sharp rise in shoplifting (8.5%)—a 650% increase from May—highlights the impact of seasonal tourism and retail activity. This mix of violent and anti-social crimes, coupled with lower property crime rates, illustrates an area grappling with social tensions during the summer months. The data aligns with patterns seen in similar coastal and semi-rural built-up areas, where transient populations and seasonal events may influence crime dynamics.

June 2023 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting incidents rising by 650% compared to May, jumping from six to 45 cases. This spike aligns with the start of summer, when increased foot traffic in retail areas may contribute to opportunities for theft. Other crime also surged by 700%, rising from one to eight incidents—a rare but notable anomaly. Meanwhile, violent crimes dominated the mix, making up 40.1% of all reported incidents, significantly above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 (47% higher). Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 23.2% of the total, a rate 69% above the UK average. These figures suggest a combination of social and environmental factors. For residents, the 650% increase in shoplifting may prompt heightened vigilance in local businesses during the summer months.

Llanelli's crime rate in June 2023 rose to 10.8 per 1,000 residents, an 118.5% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.9 per 1,000. This surge places the area significantly above its own historical trends, with daily crime activity averaging 18 incidents per day. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 93 residents—a figure that, while contextually specific to Llanelli, highlights the heightened exposure compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that this rate is 27.1% above the UK's 8.5 per 1,000, suggesting a localised concentration of incidents that may be influenced by seasonal factors. While the UK average includes a broader range of geographic and demographic contexts, Llanelli's built-up area status—likely characterised by a mix of urban and semi-rural environments—may contribute to this disparity. The sharp rise in violent crimes, which now account for 40.1% of all incidents, contrasts with lower-than-average rates for vehicle crime and burglary, reflecting a combination of social dynamics and local policing focus.