Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SA2 · Swansea
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sketty has less crime — 65 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Sketty in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 65, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Sketty has more Criminal damage & arson (7). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sketty is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sketty recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 65 vs 244 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Sketty 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 Sketty had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sketty recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 244).