Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA18 · Carmarthenshire
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA45 · Ceredigion
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Betws has less crime — 2 vs 5 incidents in February 2026.
New Quay recorded substantially more crime than Betws in February 2026 — 5 incidents compared to 2, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Betws sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while New Quay has more Violence & sexual offences (4) and Other theft (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, Betws recorded fewer crimes than New Quay — 2 vs 5 incidents. That is 60% 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 New Quay had more Violence & sexual offences and Other theft. Overall, Betws recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 5).