Carmarthen vs Pencaer — 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

Pencaer

SA64 · Pembrokeshire

12

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Public order2
  • Shoplifting1

Pencaer has less crime — 12 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Pencaer in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 12, a 20.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Carmarthen records significantly more (98 vs 7 incidents). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Pencaer is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carmarthen or Pencaer safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Pencaer recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 12 vs 244 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Pencaer is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Carmarthen recorded 98 incidents of this type vs 7 in Pencaer. Overall, Pencaer had fewer total crimes (12 vs 244).

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