Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA38 · Carmarthenshire
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA64 · Pembrokeshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pencaer has less crime — 16 vs 19 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Emlyn saw somewhat more crime than Pencaer in February 2026 (19 vs 16 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Emlyn sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Pencaer has more Shoplifting (2). 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, Pencaer recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Emlyn — 16 vs 19 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Pencaer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newcastle Emlyn saw higher rates of Burglary while Pencaer had more Shoplifting. Overall, Pencaer recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 19).