Llanelli Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 49,314, Llanelli recorded 36 crimes in February 2024, translating to a crime rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 90.1% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a stark contrast between Llanelli and the national picture. The crime profile in February was dominated by anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80.6% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (11.1%) and criminal damage and arson (5.6%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull. The low crime rate may be influenced by the area’s character as a built-up area within Carmarthenshire, where community engagement and local infrastructure could contribute to lower rates of violent and property crimes. Anti-social behaviour, while the most common category, remains well below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors may be effective in curbing such incidents. The absence of significant property crime (only 2 cases) further indicates that Llanelli’s built-up area may have features that deter burglary or theft, such as increased surveillance or community cohesion. The overall crime picture for February underscores the area’s relative safety, though the low volume of incidents means that any fluctuations—whether up or down—could be influenced by small-scale events or changes in reporting practices.

The most significant month-on-month reductions occurred in drug-related offences, which fell by 90.9% from 11 to 1, and violence and sexual offences, which dropped by 90.7% from 43 to 4. These steep declines may partly explain the overall 70% decrease in the area’s crime rate compared to January. Anti-social behaviour remained the dominant category, contributing 80.6% of all incidents, yet it still reported a rate 43% below the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. This contrast highlights Llanelli’s unique profile, where community-focused policing or local initiatives may be playing a role. The sharp drop in drug-related crimes is particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential shift in local enforcement strategies or changes in drug use patterns. Residents might find the 1-in-1,370 monthly exposure rate a useful metric for understanding the low likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives.

February 2024 saw a marked decline in crime compared to January, with the area’s crime rate falling by 70% to 0.7 per 1,000 residents from 2.4 per 1,000. This drop aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in Llanelli, where winter months often see reduced outdoor activity and a lull in certain types of crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 1,370 residents, a figure that contextualises the low overall rate in relation to the local population. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a statistic that provides residents with a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents. When compared to the UK average, Llanelli’s crime rate remains significantly lower, reinforcing the area’s relative safety. This population-scaled perspective underscores that while crime does occur, it is far from being a pervasive issue in Llanelli. The combination of low crime rates and a substantial decrease from the previous month suggests a broader trend of stability, though it remains to be seen whether this will persist into the spring months.