Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SA16 · Carmarthenshire
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cefn Sidan has less crime — 58 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Cefn Sidan in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 58, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Public order (32) and Shoplifting (24), while Cefn Sidan has more Criminal damage & arson (8) and Anti-social behaviour (6). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Cefn Sidan is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cefn Sidan recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 58 vs 244 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Cefn Sidan is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carmarthen saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Cefn Sidan had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Cefn Sidan recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 244).