Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA12 · Neath Port Talbot
109
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SA15 · Carmarthenshire
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Llanelli Rural has less crime — 45 vs 109 incidents in February 2026.
Baglan recorded notably higher crime than Llanelli Rural in February 2026 — 109 vs 45 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Baglan sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14) and Other theft (12), while Llanelli Rural has more Public order (4) and Criminal damage & arson (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Llanelli Rural recorded fewer crimes than Baglan — 45 vs 109 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Llanelli Rural is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Baglan saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Llanelli Rural had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Llanelli Rural recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 109).