Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA38 · Carmarthenshire
16
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY13 · Shropshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 7 vs 16 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Emlyn recorded notably higher crime than Whitchurch Rural in April 2026 — 16 vs 7 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Emlyn sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Drugs (2), while Whitchurch Rural has more Burglary (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, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Emlyn — 7 vs 16 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Whitchurch Rural 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 Whitchurch Rural had more Burglary. Overall, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 16).