Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SA61 · Pembrokeshire
223
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Carmarthen has less crime — 196 vs 223 incidents in February 2026.
Carmarthen and Haverfordwest recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 196 and 223 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Carmarthen recorded fewer crimes than Haverfordwest — 196 vs 223 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Haverfordwest is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Carmarthen recorded 84 incidents of this type vs 90 in Haverfordwest. Total crime levels were broadly similar.