Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SA16 · Carmarthenshire
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cefn Sidan has less crime — 52 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Carmarthen recorded substantially more crime than Cefn Sidan in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 52, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carmarthen sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41), while Cefn Sidan has more Criminal damage & arson (8). Carmarthen sits above the national average for recorded crime while Cefn Sidan is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cefn Sidan recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 52 vs 196 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Cefn Sidan is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Carmarthen saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Cefn Sidan had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cefn Sidan recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 196).