Total Crime Rate
33.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Llanfihangel-ar-Arth , and the 167th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around This (SA48 8JP) in the last 12 months was 33.2 per 1,000 residents and was 49.6% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 30.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode SA48 8JP, the highest concentration of overall crime is near Heol Hathren, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near A482 (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Llanfihangel-ar-Arth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Heol Hathren | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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