Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SA4 · Swansea
53
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Gorseinon has less crime — 53 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Gorseinon in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 53, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Gorseinon has more Anti-social behaviour (10). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Gorseinon is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Gorseinon recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 53 vs 244 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Gorseinon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carmarthen saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Gorseinon had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Gorseinon recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 244).