Llanelli Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Llanelli's crime rate for November 2024 reached 10.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 42.1% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure reflects a persistent challenge for the built-up area within Carmarthenshire, where violent crime remains a dominant concern. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly half (49.3%) of all reported crimes, with 262 incidents recorded—a rate of 5.3 per 1,000, 105% above the UK average. The area also saw a significant spike in criminal damage and arson, with 65 cases reported (1.3 per 1,000, 128% above the UK average), highlighting ongoing issues with property-related crime. Anti-social behaviour, while still a concern, showed a slight improvement, sitting 10% below the UK average at 1.0 per 1,000. Seasonal factors in November, including the darkening evenings and the commercial activity around Black Friday, likely contribute to the elevated crime levels. The contrast between Llanelli's rates and the UK average underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas where violent crime and property damage are concentrated. As a coastal town with a mix of urban and rural characteristics, Llanelli's crime profile may be influenced by both its proximity to tourist routes and the challenges of managing a densely populated built-up area.

November 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with theft from the person surging by 400% compared to October, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This sharp increase, though small in absolute terms, underscores vulnerabilities in public safety during periods of heightened commercial activity. Conversely, robbery rates dropped by 66.7%, from 3 to 1, suggesting potential improvements in local policing or community vigilance. Other notable trends include an 114.3% rise in 'other crime' (from 7 to 15 cases) and a 100% increase in bicycle theft (from 1 to 2), both of which may reflect seasonal shifts in criminal behaviour. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained relatively low, sitting 10% below the UK average, and shoplifting rates (0.5 per 1,000) were 28% below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000—a figure that may be linked to the area's retail landscape and local enforcement efforts. The data also reveals stark disparities in crime type severity: while violent crimes dominate, property-related offences like burglary and vehicle crime remained well below the UK average, with burglary at 0.3 per 1,000 (3% below the UK rate) and vehicle crime at 0.1 per 1,000 (77% below the UK rate). These variations highlight the need for tailored strategies addressing both high-impact violent crime and emerging trends in property and personal theft.

Llanelli's crime rate in November 2024 remained stable at 10.8 per 1,000 compared to October's rate, indicating no significant month-on-month change. However, this rate is higher than the UK average, with a 42.1% disparity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 18 crimes per day, a figure that, while not uncommon for a built-up area, warrants attention given the elevated violent crime rates. Over the course of the month, 1 crime was reported for roughly every 93 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Llanelli in a distinct position compared to the UK average. With a population of 49,314, the localised impact of crime is amplified in densely populated pockets of the built-up area, where violent incidents and property damage are concentrated. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that while some categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting are slightly below the national norm, others—particularly violence and criminal damage—far exceed it, suggesting that Llanelli's crime profile is shaped by unique local factors. These include the potential influence of its coastal location, seasonal events like Bonfire Night, and the dynamics of a mixed urban-rural population. The data thus presents a complex picture of both systemic challenges and areas where local efforts may be making a measurable difference.