Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SA8 · Neath Port Talbot
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pontardawe has less crime — 47 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Pontardawe in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 47, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Public order (32) and Shoplifting (24), while Pontardawe has more Other theft (7) and Anti-social behaviour (6). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Pontardawe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Pontardawe recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 47 vs 244 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Pontardawe 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 Pontardawe had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Pontardawe recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 244).