Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA3 · Swansea
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA38 · Carmarthenshire
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bishopston has less crime — 13 vs 16 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Emlyn saw somewhat more crime than Bishopston in April 2026 (16 vs 13 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bishopston sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Newcastle Emlyn has more Drugs (2). 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, Bishopston recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Emlyn — 13 vs 16 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Bishopston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bishopston saw higher rates of Other theft while Newcastle Emlyn had more Drugs. Overall, Bishopston recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 16).