Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA15 · Carmarthenshire
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA7 · Swansea
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Llanelli Rural has less crime — 49 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.
Llansamlet recorded notably higher crime than Llanelli Rural in April 2026 — 80 vs 49 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llanelli Rural sees higher rates of Public order (5) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Llansamlet has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Other theft (8). 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, Llanelli Rural recorded fewer crimes than Llansamlet — 49 vs 80 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Llanelli Rural is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Llanelli Rural saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Llansamlet had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Llanelli Rural recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 80).