Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA18 · Carmarthenshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA38 · Carmarthenshire
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Betws has less crime — 8 vs 16 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Emlyn recorded notably higher crime than Betws in April 2026 — 16 vs 8 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Betws sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2), while Newcastle Emlyn has more Public order (4). 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, Betws recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Emlyn — 8 vs 16 incidents. That is 50% 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 while Newcastle Emlyn had more Public order. Overall, Betws recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 16).