Llanelli Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Llanelli’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 10.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 24.4% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This marks a notable deviation from national trends, with violence and sexual offences dominating the crime profile at 42.5% of total incidents. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, contributing 16.2% and 9.1% respectively. The seasonal context of July—a peak summer month with schools closed, festivals, and increased tourism—may partly explain these patterns. Violence and sexual offences often surge during periods of heightened social interaction and outdoor activity, consistent with Llanelli’s role as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist areas. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, aligns with the influx of visitors and the associated challenges in managing public spaces. Public order offences, such as noise disturbances or disorderly conduct, may also be amplified during large events or festivals. While property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime remain relatively low compared to the UK average, the dominance of violent and public order offences suggests a unique local dynamic influenced by both population density and seasonal rhythms. This profile underscores the need for targeted strategies addressing summer-specific crime drivers, such as increased policing during events or community engagement to manage public behaviour.

July 2025 saw a stark 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from 1 to 2 incidents—a sharp contrast to the 57.1% decrease in bicycle theft and 53.8% drop in vehicle crime. These divergent trends highlight shifting crime dynamics: while anti-social behaviour surged by 51.8% (56 to 85 incidents), suggesting heightened tensions in public spaces, vehicle-related offences fell significantly, possibly reflecting reduced car usage during the summer. Violence and sexual offences remained high, 48% above the UK average, a figure that may be linked to Llanelli’s coastal location, where summer festivals and tourism draw crowds to areas with higher foot traffic. Conversely, shoplifting was 23% below the UK average, due to effective retail security measures or a lower concentration of high-street retail compared to larger urban centres. The 41.2% increase in public order offences (34 to 48) may indicate challenges in managing large gatherings or enforcing event-specific regulations. For residents, the 100% rise in theft from the person—a crime that occurs once every 94 residents over the month—underscores the importance of personal vigilance during peak tourist periods.

Llanelli’s crime rate in July 2025 rose to 10.7 per 1,000 residents, a 5.4% increase from June’s 10.1 per 1,000. This places the area at a higher risk level compared to the previous month, with daily crime activity averaging 17 incidents per day. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 94 residents—a figure that, while not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, highlights the local impact of crime on the community. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Llanelli’s residents face a higher monthly exposure to crime than the UK average, particularly in violent and public order categories. For context, the UK’s overall crime rate of 8.6 per 1,000 means Llanelli’s rate is 24.4% higher, a disparity that may reflect the town’s unique blend of residential, commercial, and tourist environments. The 5.4% monthly increase, though modest, could signal emerging trends, such as the compounding effects of prolonged summer events or the need for enhanced community policing during peak tourist months. These figures, when viewed alongside the breakdown of crime types, emphasize the importance of localized interventions tailored to Llanelli’s specific challenges, such as managing anti-social behaviour in public spaces or addressing theft during high-traffic periods.