Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA18 · Carmarthenshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA42 · Pembrokeshire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newport has less crime — 6 vs 8 incidents in April 2026.
Betws saw somewhat more crime than Newport in April 2026 (8 vs 6 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Betws sees higher rates of Drugs (1), while Newport has more Criminal damage & arson (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, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Betws — 6 vs 8 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Newport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Betws saw higher rates of Drugs while Newport had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newport recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 8).