Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA16 · Carmarthenshire
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA8 · Neath Port Talbot
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pontardawe has less crime — 47 vs 58 incidents in April 2026.
Cefn Sidan saw somewhat more crime than Pontardawe in April 2026 (58 vs 47 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cefn Sidan sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Pontardawe has more Other theft (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Pontardawe recorded fewer crimes than Cefn Sidan — 47 vs 58 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Pontardawe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cefn Sidan saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Pontardawe had more Other theft. Overall, Pontardawe recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 58).