Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SA65 · Pembrokeshire
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Fishguard has less crime — 42 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Fishguard in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 42, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41) and Anti-social behaviour (16), while Fishguard has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Burglary (4). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Fishguard is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Fishguard recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 42 vs 196 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Fishguard is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Carmarthen saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Fishguard had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Fishguard recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 196).