Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA16 · Carmarthenshire
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA38 · Carmarthenshire
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Newcastle Emlyn has less crime — 19 vs 52 incidents in February 2026.
Cefn Sidan recorded substantially more crime than Newcastle Emlyn in February 2026 — 52 incidents compared to 19, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cefn Sidan sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8) and Anti-social behaviour (6), while Newcastle Emlyn has more Drugs (1) and Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Newcastle Emlyn recorded fewer crimes than Cefn Sidan — 19 vs 52 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Newcastle Emlyn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cefn Sidan saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while Newcastle Emlyn had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Newcastle Emlyn recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 52).