Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SA6 · Swansea
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Morriston has less crime — 106 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Carmarthen recorded notably higher crime than Morriston in April 2026 — 244 vs 106 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Morriston has more Anti-social behaviour (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Morriston recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 106 vs 244 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Carmarthen is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carmarthen saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Morriston had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Morriston recorded fewer total crimes (106 vs 244).