Total Crime Rate
19.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Meinciau Road area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Kidwelly and St Ishmael , and the 84th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Meinciau Road (SA17 4RA) in the last 12 months was 19.8 per 1,000 residents and was 56.6% lower than the Kidwelly and St Ishmael average (45.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 4.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Meinciau Road (SA17 4RA), the main crime hotspot is near Meinciau Road. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kidwelly and St Ishmael| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meinciau Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meinciau Road | Under investigation |
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