Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY8 · Shropshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA38 · Carmarthenshire
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newcastle Emlyn has less crime — 16 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.
Ludlow recorded substantially more crime than Newcastle Emlyn in April 2026 — 43 incidents compared to 16, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ludlow sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Criminal damage & arson (6), while Newcastle Emlyn has more Public order (4) and Drugs (2). 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, Newcastle Emlyn recorded fewer crimes than Ludlow — 16 vs 43 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Newcastle Emlyn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ludlow saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Newcastle Emlyn had more Public order and Drugs. Overall, Newcastle Emlyn recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 43).