The number of shoplifting offences in Llanelli has gone down in recent months after officers worked to target prolific offenders and help shops introduce more prevention measures.
Llanelli’s Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) targeted prolific shoplifters across the town and in Trostre Retail Park. This work has led officers to charge 15 people with a total of 67 offences since mid-April. These shoplifters were all charged and taken to court.
They included one person being jailed for 13 separate offences and another charged with 15 separate offences. They’re due to be sentenced at Llanelli Magistrates Court on Monday, 20 July 2026.
NPPT have worked closely with retailers across the town to embed more prevention methods, including the Steal and Be Banned (SABB) Scheme. This sees offenders banned from all stores that sign up to the scheme and lets retailers share intelligence about local and travelling criminals.
Further work is planned with the introduction of the app ‘Auror’. This app lets retailers report non-violent crime, such as shoplifting, directly to police in a structured and consistent way. They can upload images of offenders or vehicles, CCTV footage, and witness statements. This gives officers access to high-quality evidence and intelligence to support the investigation.
‘Auror’ also uses a crime intelligence function to build profiles of repeat offenders and link incidents using AI.
Sgt Tom Grace said:
“This has been a fantastic team effort from NPPT, response officers, and retailers. This work has led to less shoplifting offences and made it harder for people to commit these crimes across Llanelli.
“The close relationships we’ve built with stores and the better access to CCTV have allowed our officers to deliver quick and effective results. I’m proud of the work they’ve done and I’m confident that the prevention methods they’re helping to embed will made our town safer.”
If you’ve witnessed or become aware of any shoplifting offences, you can report it to us via:
🖥️ | https://orlo.udk/zR413
📧 | 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk
💬 | Direct message on social media
📞 | 101, or 999 in an emergency
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting https://orlo.uk/UnNB9
You can get alerts about the activity in your area and speak directly with your NPPT through Dyfed-Powys Connects. You can sign up here: Home Page – Dyfed-Powys Connects
