Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA61 · Pembrokeshire
223
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SA38 · Carmarthenshire
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Newcastle Emlyn has less crime — 19 vs 223 incidents in February 2026.
Haverfordwest recorded substantially more crime than Newcastle Emlyn in February 2026 — 223 incidents compared to 19, a 11.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haverfordwest sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (42) and Shoplifting (23), while Newcastle Emlyn has more Drugs (1) and Burglary (1). Haverfordwest sits above the national average for recorded crime while Newcastle Emlyn is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Newcastle Emlyn recorded fewer crimes than Haverfordwest — 19 vs 223 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Newcastle Emlyn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Haverfordwest saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Newcastle Emlyn had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Newcastle Emlyn recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 223).