Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA38 · Carmarthenshire
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA71 · Pembrokeshire
49
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Newcastle Emlyn has less crime — 19 vs 49 incidents in February 2026.
Pembroke recorded substantially more crime than Newcastle Emlyn in February 2026 — 49 incidents compared to 19, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Emlyn sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Pembroke has more Shoplifting (6). 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, Newcastle Emlyn recorded fewer crimes than Pembroke — 19 vs 49 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Newcastle Emlyn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newcastle Emlyn saw higher rates of Burglary while Pembroke had more Shoplifting. Overall, Newcastle Emlyn recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 49).