Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SA5 · Swansea
201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Penderry has less crime — 201 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Carmarthen saw somewhat more crime than Penderry in April 2026 (244 vs 201 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Public order (32), while Penderry has more Anti-social behaviour (21). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Penderry recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 201 vs 244 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Carmarthen is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carmarthen saw higher rates of Public order while Penderry had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Penderry recorded fewer total crimes (201 vs 244).