Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA18 · Carmarthenshire
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA9 · Powys
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Betws has less crime — 2 vs 38 incidents in February 2026.
Ystradgynlais recorded substantially more crime than Betws in February 2026 — 38 incidents compared to 2, a 19.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Betws sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Ystradgynlais has more Violence & sexual offences (20) and Burglary (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Betws recorded fewer crimes than Ystradgynlais — 2 vs 38 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Betws is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Betws saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Ystradgynlais had more Violence & sexual offences and Burglary. Overall, Betws recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 38).