Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA15 · Carmarthenshire
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA5 · Swansea
201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Llanelli Rural has less crime — 49 vs 201 incidents in April 2026.
Penderry recorded substantially more crime than Llanelli Rural in April 2026 — 201 incidents compared to 49, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llanelli Rural sees higher rates of Public order (5) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Penderry has more Shoplifting (44) and Anti-social behaviour (21). Llanelli Rural is below the national average while Penderry is above, making Llanelli Rural the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Llanelli Rural recorded fewer crimes than Penderry — 49 vs 201 incidents. That is 76% 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 Penderry had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Llanelli Rural recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 201).