Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SA7 · Swansea
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Llansamlet has less crime — 80 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Llansamlet in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 80, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Public order (32) and Shoplifting (24), while Llansamlet has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Other theft (8). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Llansamlet is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Llansamlet recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 80 vs 244 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Llansamlet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carmarthen saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Llansamlet had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Llansamlet recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 244).