Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA18 · Carmarthenshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA8 · Neath Port Talbot
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Betws has less crime — 8 vs 47 incidents in April 2026.
Pontardawe recorded substantially more crime than Betws in April 2026 — 47 incidents compared to 8, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Betws sees higher rates of Drugs (1), while Pontardawe has more Other theft (7). 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 Pontardawe — 8 vs 47 incidents. That is 83% 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 Drugs while Pontardawe had more Other theft. Overall, Betws recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 47).