Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA15 · Carmarthenshire
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA6 · Swansea
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Llanelli Rural has less crime — 49 vs 106 incidents in April 2026.
Morriston recorded notably higher crime than Llanelli Rural in April 2026 — 106 vs 49 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llanelli Rural sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Morriston has more Anti-social behaviour (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Llanelli Rural recorded fewer crimes than Morriston — 49 vs 106 incidents. That is 54% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Morriston had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Llanelli Rural recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 106).