Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA18 · Carmarthenshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA2 · Swansea
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Betws has less crime — 8 vs 65 incidents in April 2026.
Sketty recorded substantially more crime than Betws in April 2026 — 65 incidents compared to 8, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Betws sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Drugs (1), while Sketty has more Public order (7) and Criminal damage & arson (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 Sketty — 8 vs 65 incidents. That is 88% 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 and Drugs while Sketty had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Betws recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 65).