Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SA15 · Carmarthenshire
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Llanelli Rural has less crime — 45 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Llanelli Rural in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 45, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41) and Anti-social behaviour (16), while Llanelli Rural has more Public order (4) and Criminal damage & arson (4). 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 February 2026 Police data, Llanelli Rural recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 45 vs 196 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Llanelli Rural 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 Llanelli Rural had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Llanelli Rural recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 196).