Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SA42 · Pembrokeshire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newport has less crime — 6 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Newport in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 6, a 40.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Public order (32) and Shoplifting (24), while Newport has more Anti-social behaviour (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Newport is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 6 vs 244 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Newport 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 Newport had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newport recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 244).