Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SY12 · Shropshire
21
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere has less crime — 21 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Ellesmere in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 21, a 11.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Public order (32) and Shoplifting (24), while Ellesmere has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Burglary (2). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ellesmere is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ellesmere recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 21 vs 244 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Ellesmere 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 Ellesmere had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Ellesmere recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 244).