Carmarthen vs Llanllwchaiarn — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Carmarthen

SA31 · Carmarthenshire

244

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences98
  • Public order32
  • Shoplifting24

Llanllwchaiarn

SY16 · Powys

73

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Shoplifting10
  • Public order10

Llanllwchaiarn has less crime — 73 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Llanllwchaiarn in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 73, a 3.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Carmarthen records significantly more (98 vs 30 incidents). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Llanllwchaiarn is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carmarthen or Llanllwchaiarn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Llanllwchaiarn recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 73 vs 244 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Llanllwchaiarn is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Carmarthen and Llanllwchaiarn?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Carmarthen recorded 98 incidents of this type vs 30 in Llanllwchaiarn. Overall, Llanllwchaiarn had fewer total crimes (73 vs 244).

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