Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA18 · Carmarthenshire
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Betws has less crime — 2 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Betws in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 2, a 98.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Betws sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Carmarthen has more Violence & sexual offences (84) and Shoplifting (41). Betws is below the national average while Carmarthen is above, making Betws the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Betws recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 2 vs 196 incidents. That is 99% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Carmarthen had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Betws recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 196).