Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA15 · Carmarthenshire
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA7 · Swansea
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Llanelli Rural has less crime — 45 vs 51 incidents in February 2026.
Llanelli Rural and Llansamlet recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 45 and 51 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llanelli Rural sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Criminal damage & arson (4), while Llansamlet has more Drugs (7) and Anti-social behaviour (6). 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, Llanelli Rural recorded fewer crimes than Llansamlet — 45 vs 51 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Llanelli Rural is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Llanelli Rural saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Llansamlet had more Drugs and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Llanelli Rural recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 51).