Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SA69 · Pembrokeshire
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Saundersfoot has less crime — 14 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Saundersfoot in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 14, a 17.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Public order (32) and Shoplifting (24), while Saundersfoot has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Drugs (2). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Saundersfoot is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Saundersfoot recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 14 vs 244 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Saundersfoot 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 Saundersfoot had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Saundersfoot recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 244).