Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA15 · Carmarthenshire
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA9 · Powys
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ystradgynlais has less crime — 38 vs 45 incidents in February 2026.
Llanelli Rural saw somewhat more crime than Ystradgynlais in February 2026 (45 vs 38 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llanelli Rural sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Criminal damage & arson (4), while Ystradgynlais has more Burglary (4) and Shoplifting (4). 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, Ystradgynlais recorded fewer crimes than Llanelli Rural — 38 vs 45 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Ystradgynlais 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 Ystradgynlais had more Burglary and Shoplifting. Overall, Ystradgynlais recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 45).