Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA15 · Carmarthenshire
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA8 · Neath Port Talbot
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pontardawe has less crime — 41 vs 45 incidents in February 2026.
Llanelli Rural and Pontardawe recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 45 and 41 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llanelli Rural sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Criminal damage & arson (4), while Pontardawe has more Anti-social behaviour (6) and Shoplifting (5). 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, Pontardawe recorded fewer crimes than Llanelli Rural — 41 vs 45 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Pontardawe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Llanelli Rural saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Pontardawe had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Pontardawe recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 45).