Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SA39 · Carmarthenshire
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth has less crime — 5 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 5, a 39.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41) and Anti-social behaviour (16), while Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth has more Public order (3). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 5 vs 196 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth 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 Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth had more Public order. Overall, Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 196).