Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA18 · Carmarthenshire
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA10 · Neath Port Talbot
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Betws has less crime — 2 vs 12 incidents in February 2026.
Blaenhonddan recorded substantially more crime than Betws in February 2026 — 12 incidents compared to 2, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Betws sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Blaenhonddan has more Violence & sexual offences (5) and Public order (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Betws recorded fewer crimes than Blaenhonddan — 2 vs 12 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Betws is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Betws saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Blaenhonddan had more Violence & sexual offences and Public order. Overall, Betws recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 12).