Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SA70 · Pembrokeshire
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Penally has less crime — 2 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Penally in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 2, a 98.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41) and Anti-social behaviour (16), while Penally has more Criminal damage & arson (1). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Penally is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Penally recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 2 vs 196 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Penally 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 Penally had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Penally recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 196).