Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SA38 · Carmarthenshire
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Newcastle Emlyn has less crime — 19 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Newcastle Emlyn in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 19, a 10.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41) and Anti-social behaviour (16), while Newcastle Emlyn has more Drugs (1) and Burglary (1). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Newcastle Emlyn is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Newcastle Emlyn recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 19 vs 196 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Newcastle Emlyn 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 Newcastle Emlyn had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Newcastle Emlyn recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 196).