Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA18 · Carmarthenshire
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA8 · Neath Port Talbot
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Betws has less crime — 2 vs 41 incidents in February 2026.
Pontardawe recorded substantially more crime than Betws in February 2026 — 41 incidents compared to 2, a 20.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Betws sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Pontardawe has more Violence & sexual offences (14) and Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Betws recorded fewer crimes than Pontardawe — 2 vs 41 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Betws is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Betws saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Pontardawe had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Betws recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 41).