Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SY1 · Shropshire
141
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Shrewsbury has less crime — 141 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Carmarthen recorded notably higher crime than Shrewsbury in April 2026 — 244 vs 141 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Public order (32), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Shrewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 141 vs 244 incidents. That is 42% 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 Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shrewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (141 vs 244).