Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SA15 · Carmarthenshire
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Llanelli Rural has less crime — 49 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Llanelli Rural in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 49, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Llanelli Rural has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Llanelli Rural is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Llanelli Rural recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 49 vs 244 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Llanelli Rural 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 Llanelli Rural had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Llanelli Rural recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 244).