Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY12 · Shropshire
21
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA38 · Carmarthenshire
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newcastle Emlyn has less crime — 16 vs 21 incidents in April 2026.
Ellesmere saw somewhat more crime than Newcastle Emlyn in April 2026 (21 vs 16 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3) and Burglary (2), while Newcastle Emlyn has more Public order (4) and Drugs (2). 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, Newcastle Emlyn recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere — 16 vs 21 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Newcastle Emlyn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ellesmere saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Burglary while Newcastle Emlyn had more Public order and Drugs. Overall, Newcastle Emlyn recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 21).