Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA38 · Carmarthenshire
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA71 · Pembrokeshire
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newcastle Emlyn has less crime — 16 vs 56 incidents in April 2026.
Pembroke recorded substantially more crime than Newcastle Emlyn in April 2026 — 56 incidents compared to 16, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Emlyn sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Drugs (2), while Pembroke has more Criminal damage & arson (7) and Other theft (5). 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 Pembroke — 16 vs 56 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Newcastle Emlyn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newcastle Emlyn saw higher rates of Public order and Drugs while Pembroke had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Newcastle Emlyn recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 56).