Carmarthen vs Whitchurch Rural — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Carmarthen

SA31 · Carmarthenshire

244

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences98
  • Public order32
  • Shoplifting24

Whitchurch Rural

SY13 · Shropshire

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Burglary1

Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 7 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Carmarthen or Whitchurch Rural safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Carmarthen and Whitchurch Rural?

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).

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