Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SY13 · Shropshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 7 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch Rural in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 7, a 34.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Public order (32) and Shoplifting (24), while Whitchurch Rural has more Burglary (1). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Whitchurch Rural is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 7 vs 244 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Whitchurch Rural 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 Whitchurch Rural had more Burglary. Overall, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 244).