Llanelli Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Llanelli’s crime profile in September 2025 reveals a combination of violent and property crime, with the former significantly outpacing the latter. The overall crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 13.5% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the need for continued scrutiny of local patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.2% of all reported crimes, far exceeding their share in the UK, where such offences make up 40% of the national average. This dominance of violent crime may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the return to school and university freshers’ week, which can heighten social interactions and potential conflicts in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, contributed 13.3% of crimes, slightly below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. This suggests that while certain aspects of disorder remain elevated, others, such as public order offences (down 55.8% from August), may be mitigated by changing environmental conditions. The area’s built-up nature within Carmarthenshire likely plays a role in these trends, with higher population density in parts of Llanelli driving increases in violent and anti-social incidents. Meanwhile, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remain below UK averages, though their relative decline does not fully offset the surge in violent crime. As September progresses, the interplay between these trends will be critical in shaping future crime prevention strategies, particularly in addressing the root causes of the elevated violent crime rate.

September 2025 saw notable shifts in Llanelli’s crime profile, with violent crime dominating over property crime for the first time in recent months. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.2% of all crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (40% above). This imbalance may reflect seasonal patterns, such as the return to school and university freshers’ week, which can heighten social interactions and potential conflicts. Among month-on-month changes, other theft rose by 35% (20 to 27), while drugs offences increased by 26.7% (15 to 19), indicating a growing concern in these categories. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 80% (5 to 1), a stark contrast that could signal improved security measures or a shift in criminal focus. Public order offences also dropped by 55.8% (52 to 23), linked to reduced outdoor activity as September progresses. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends and the need for targeted interventions in areas showing persistent rises.

Llanelli’s September 2025 crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents marks an 11.7% decline from the previous month’s rate of 9.5 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, suggests a stabilisation after a period of fluctuation. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 14 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while consistent with prior months, underscores the persistent presence of crime in local life. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for every 119 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of incidents for those living or working in Llanelli. When compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, Llanelli’s rate remains 13.5% higher, reflecting a persistent challenge in aligning local crime trends with national benchmarks. This discrepancy may be influenced by the area’s mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics, where higher population density in parts of the built-up area could contribute to elevated rates of certain offences. The decline from August, however, offers a glimmer of progress, linked to seasonal factors such as the winding down of university freshers’ week or reduced evening activity as nights draw in.