Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA18 · Carmarthenshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA3 · Swansea
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Betws has less crime — 8 vs 13 incidents in April 2026.
Bishopston recorded notably higher crime than Betws in April 2026 — 13 vs 8 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Betws sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Drugs (1), while Bishopston has more Public order (3) and Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Betws recorded fewer crimes than Bishopston — 8 vs 13 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Betws is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Betws saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Drugs while Bishopston had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Betws recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 13).