Ellesmere vs Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ellesmere

SY12 · Shropshire

18

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Shoplifting2
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth

SA39 · Carmarthenshire

5

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Public order3
  • Violence & sexual offences2

Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth has less crime — 5 vs 18 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ellesmere recorded substantially more crime than Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth in February 2026 — 18 incidents compared to 5, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2) and Anti-social behaviour (1), while Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth has more Public order (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ellesmere or Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere — 5 vs 18 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ellesmere and Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ellesmere saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth had more Public order. Overall, Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 18).

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