Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA38 · Carmarthenshire
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY3 · Shropshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newcastle Emlyn has less crime — 16 vs 70 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Newcastle Emlyn in April 2026 — 70 incidents compared to 16, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Emlyn sees higher rates of Drugs (2), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (7). 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 Shrewsbury — 16 vs 70 incidents. That is 77% 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 Drugs while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newcastle Emlyn recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 70).