Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SY3 · Shropshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shrewsbury has less crime — 70 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Shrewsbury in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 70, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (7). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Shrewsbury is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Shrewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 70 vs 244 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Shrewsbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carmarthen saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shrewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 244).