Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SY6 · Shropshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Church Stretton has less crime — 5 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Church Stretton in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 5, a 48.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Public order (32), while Church Stretton has more Vehicle crime (1). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Church Stretton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Church Stretton recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 5 vs 244 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Church Stretton 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 while Church Stretton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Church Stretton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 244).