Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA18 · Carmarthenshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Betws has less crime — 8 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Betws in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 8, a 30.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Betws sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Drugs (1), while Carmarthen has more Public order (32) and Shoplifting (24). Betws is below the national average while Carmarthen is above, making Betws the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Betws recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 8 vs 244 incidents. That is 97% 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 Carmarthen had more Public order and Shoplifting. Overall, Betws recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 244).