Llanelli Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 marked a period of mixed trends in Llanelli's crime profile, with notable reductions in anti-social behaviour and theft from the person, despite an overall crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents—17.3% above the UK average. The area's most prevalent crime category remained violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.0% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.1%) and criminal damage and arson (10.8%). These figures align with patterns often observed in built-up areas with significant retail and community activity, where interpersonal conflicts and property-related disputes are more likely to occur. Seasonal factors, including the approach of Bonfire Night and the Black Friday shopping period, likely contributed to fluctuations in crime types, with public order offences and shoplifting remaining elevated. However, the most striking development was the 39.1% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which may indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives or a natural seasonal decline in incidents. The rate of violence and sexual offences, at 3.6 per 1,000, was 39% above the UK average, a disparity that could be linked to Llanelli's demographic profile, which includes a mix of urban and semi-rural populations. The persistence of high rates in these categories suggests that targeted community engagement and policing strategies may be necessary to address underlying social and economic factors that contribute to such crimes. Meanwhile, the drop in theft from the person, coupled with a 60% reduction in possession of weapons, may reflect the impact of seasonal changes in public activity and increased vigilance among residents during the darker evenings. As the year draws to a close, these trends will need to be monitored closely to ensure that the positive momentum in reducing certain types of crime is sustained while addressing the areas that remain above the national average.

November 2023 saw a 39.1% decline in anti-social behaviour, the most significant reduction among all categories, bringing the count down from 115 to 70. This drop may reflect the impact of seasonal factors, such as the winding down of school term activities and the shift in public behaviour during the darker evenings. Meanwhile, theft from the person fell by 80%, from five incidents to just one, potentially linked to heightened awareness around Black Friday shopping. Conversely, vehicle crime increased by 100%, rising from three to six, a trend that could be attributed to the increased use of vehicles during the festive season or changes in parking patterns. Drug-related offences also saw a 30.8% increase, from 13 to 17, a rise that may indicate shifts in local drug markets or enforcement activity. Llanelli's rate for other theft (0.5 per 1,000) is 19% below the UK average, suggesting that certain property crime categories remain relatively underreported or managed in this area.

Llanelli's crime rate for November 2023 stood at 8.8 per 1,000 residents, a 13.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.2 per 1,000. This decline suggests a potential stabilization in local crime patterns, though the area still reports a rate 17.3% above the UK average. On a daily basis, the built-up area experienced approximately 14 crimes per day, reflecting the persistent presence of criminal activity in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 114 residents, a figure that contextualizes the frequency of incidents within the community. While the overall rate has dropped from October, the area's crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, with specific categories such as violence and anti-social behaviour continuing to dominate. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the reduction, Llanelli's residents face a higher risk of encountering crime compared to the national average, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas.