Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA38 · Carmarthenshire
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA70 · Pembrokeshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Penally has less crime — 8 vs 16 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Emlyn recorded notably higher crime than Penally in April 2026 — 16 vs 8 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Emlyn sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Drugs (2), while Penally has more Other crime (1) and Other theft (1). 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, Penally recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Emlyn — 8 vs 16 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Penally 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 Penally had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, Penally recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 16).