Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA45 · Ceredigion
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA38 · Carmarthenshire
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
New Quay has less crime — 5 vs 19 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Emlyn recorded substantially more crime than New Quay in February 2026 — 19 incidents compared to 5, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: New Quay sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Newcastle Emlyn has more Drugs (1) and Burglary (1). 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, New Quay recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Emlyn — 5 vs 19 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. New Quay is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, New Quay saw higher rates of Other theft while Newcastle Emlyn had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, New Quay recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 19).