Total Crime Rate
62.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cae Pensarn area has the 5th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Llanfihangel-ar-Arth , and the 259th highest 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 Cae Pensarn (SA39 9EF) in the last 12 months was 62.0 per 1,000 residents and was 6.1% lower than the Llanfihangel-ar-Arth average (66.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 43.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 23.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cae Pensarn (SA39 9EF), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Llanfihangel-ar-Arth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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