Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA15 · Carmarthenshire
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA45 · Ceredigion
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
New Quay has less crime — 5 vs 45 incidents in February 2026.
Llanelli Rural recorded substantially more crime than New Quay in February 2026 — 45 incidents compared to 5, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llanelli Rural sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Public order (4), while New Quay has more Other theft (1). 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, New Quay recorded fewer crimes than Llanelli Rural — 5 vs 45 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. New Quay is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Llanelli Rural saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while New Quay had more Other theft. Overall, New Quay recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 45).