Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA18 · Carmarthenshire
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA17 · Carmarthenshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kidwelly has less crime — 1 vs 2 incidents in February 2026.
Betws recorded notably higher crime than Kidwelly in February 2026 — 2 vs 1 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Betws sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Kidwelly has more Violence & sexual offences (1). 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, Kidwelly recorded fewer crimes than Betws — 1 vs 2 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Kidwelly 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 Kidwelly had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Kidwelly recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 2).