Llanelli Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Llanelli's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 9.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 16.9% increase over the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure underscores a significant divergence from national trends, particularly in the category of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48% of all reported crimes. At 4.3 per 1,000, this category was 62% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local factors such as the built-up nature of the area and its role as a regional hub. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—likely contributed to the elevated rates of violent crime, as lower light levels can exacerbate incidents in urban environments. Meanwhile, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime were lower than the UK average, with shoplifting at 0.3 per 1,000 (52% below UK levels) and vehicle crime at 0.3 per 1,000 (29% below UK levels). These discrepancies suggest that Llanelli's crime profile is shaped by its specific characteristics, including the presence of retail areas that may deter certain types of property crime while concentrating others. The overall rise in violent crime, coupled with the drop in drug-related offences, indicates a combination of factors that require further analysis.

Violence and sexual offences dominated Llanelli's crime profile in October, accounting for 48% of all reported crimes. This category's rate of 4.3 per 1,000 was 62% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories like public order offences, which were 6% below the UK rate. Month-on-month, bicycle theft surged by 200%, jumping from one to three incidents, a spike that may be linked to seasonal factors like darker evenings. Meanwhile, drugs-related crimes fell by 52.6%, dropping from 19 to 9, though this decline does not fully offset the overall rise in violent crime. The shift in crime mix—violent offences now outpacing property crimes—suggests a change in local dynamics, potentially influenced by the transition into darker evenings and the timing of October's events.

Llanelli's crime rate in October 2025 rose to 9.0 per 1,000 residents, a 6.7% increase from the previous month's 8.4 per 1,000. This places the area 16.9% above the UK average, a gap that has widened slightly compared to earlier in the year. On a daily basis, 14 crimes were reported per day in October, reflecting a consistent rhythm of activity across the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 112 residents, a figure that highlights the monthly exposure to crime rather than daily frequency. While this rate is higher than the UK average, the local context—such as Llanelli's role as a regional hub with a mix of residential and commercial zones—may influence the distribution of crime types. The population of 49,314 means that even small shifts in crime categories can impact the overall rate, as seen in the sharp rise in violent offences.