Crime in Llandeilo 678/2025

FOI Reference: 678/2025

Request:

1. Youth crime data in Llandeilo wider area compared to National Average in Wales and UK over the last five years
2. Vandalism in wider Llandeilo Area compared to regional and national average over the last five years

Clarification:  I am  requesting the number of crimes committed by under 18’s in the Llandeilo area, preferably the electoral district of Llandeilo and Dyffryn Cennen for the past five calendar years.

Response 1:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

Volume of crimes whereby the nominal is under 18 in the Llandeilo beat area.

2020 – 8

2021 – 17

2022 – 25

2023 – 17

2024 – 18

Please note: We do not hold information relating to other forces in the UK

Response 2:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

Volumes of criminal damage offences within the  Llandeilo beat area:

2020 – 16

2021 – 25

2022 – 34

2023 – 18

2024 – 15

Please note: We do not hold information relating to other forces in the UK                                               

It should be noted that as a result of the systems adopted by Dyfed-Powys Police in relation to the recording of such information that the information released may or may not be accurate.

Furthermore, it should also be noted that Police forces in the United Kingdom are routinely required to provide crime statistics to government bodies and the recording criteria is set nationally. However, the systems used for recording these figures are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the crime data. It should be noted that for these reasons this force's response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other response you may receive.

(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 22/07/2025)