Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SA9 · Powys
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ystradgynlais has less crime — 64 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Ystradgynlais in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 64, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Public order (32) and Shoplifting (24), while Ystradgynlais has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and Criminal damage & arson (8). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ystradgynlais is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ystradgynlais recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 64 vs 244 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Ystradgynlais 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 Ystradgynlais had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ystradgynlais recorded fewer total crimes (64 vs 244).