Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA15 · Carmarthenshire
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA8 · Neath Port Talbot
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pontardawe has less crime — 47 vs 49 incidents in April 2026.
Llanelli Rural and Pontardawe recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 49 and 47 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llanelli Rural sees higher rates of Public order (5) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Pontardawe has more Other theft (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 April 2026 Police data, Pontardawe recorded fewer crimes than Llanelli Rural — 47 vs 49 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Pontardawe 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 Pontardawe had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Pontardawe recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 49).