Carmarthen vs Malpas — 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

Malpas

SY14 · Cheshire West and Chester

19

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Public order8
  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Anti-social behaviour3

Malpas has less crime — 19 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Malpas in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 19, a 12.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Malpas has more Anti-social behaviour (3). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Malpas is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carmarthen or Malpas safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Malpas recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 19 vs 244 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Malpas is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carmarthen saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Malpas had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Malpas recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 244).

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