Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA38 · Carmarthenshire
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY1 · Shropshire
141
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Newcastle Emlyn has less crime — 16 vs 141 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Newcastle Emlyn in April 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 16, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Emlyn sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Drugs (2), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (11) and Shoplifting (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Newcastle Emlyn recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 16 vs 141 incidents. That is 89% 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 Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Newcastle Emlyn recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 141).