Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA18 · Carmarthenshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA45 · Ceredigion
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
New Quay has less crime — 4 vs 8 incidents in April 2026.
Betws recorded notably higher crime than New Quay in April 2026 — 8 vs 4 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Betws sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Drugs (1), while New Quay has more Public order (2) 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 April 2026 Police data, New Quay recorded fewer crimes than Betws — 4 vs 8 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. New Quay 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 New Quay had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, New Quay recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 8).