Crime Rate in Ceredigion: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ceredigion

The total recorded crimes in Ceredigion, UK in January 2026 are around 472 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ceredigion crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ceredigion, encompassing approximately 71,473 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (196) incidents (-5.31% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (58.06% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (46) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ceredigion Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Tai Pedr with total crimes: 15
  • Bronllethi with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

Ceredigion Police Info:

Dyfed-Powys Police

Ceredigion Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, New Quay and Llanllwchaearn (96 crimes), and the safest, Llanfarian (1 crimes), is 95 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Ceredigion.

Similarly, the area of New Quay & Penbryn (101 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron (20 crimes), with a difference of 81 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Ceredigion.

Most Dangerous Wards:

New Quay and Llanllwchaearn96
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais56
Lampeter45
Teifi40
Aberystwyth Rheidol35

Safest Wards:

Ystwyth2
Llanrhystyd1
Tirymynach1
Llangeitho1
Llanfarian1

Most Dangerous Areas:

New Quay & Penbryn101
Aberystwyth North84
Cardigan & Aber-porth64
Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad64
Aberaeron & Llanrhystud42

Safest Areas:

Aberaeron & Llanrhystud42
Borth & Bont-goch36
Aberystwyth South33
Beulah, Troed-yr-aur & Llandysul28
Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron20

Ceredigion Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (196 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 207 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (208 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (279 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (55 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (253 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (40 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (298 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (68 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 327 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 63 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (270 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (59 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (242 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (76 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (276 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (69 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (225 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 197 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202635
December 202526
November 202520
October 202521
September 202526
August 202525
July 202527
June 202528
May 202534
April 202522
March 202540
February 202526

A total of 2978 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 248.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 327 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026196
December 2025207
November 2025208
October 2025279
September 2025253
August 2025298
July 2025327
June 2025270
May 2025242
April 2025276
March 2025225
February 2025197

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
October 20257
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 257 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202511
November 202517
October 202532
September 202531
August 202534
July 202519
June 202522
May 202521
April 202520
March 202527
February 202514

A total of 492 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202633
December 202533
November 202535
October 202537
September 202525
August 202552
July 202547
June 202547
May 202576
April 202541
March 202540
February 202526

A total of 65 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20253
November 20255
October 20256
September 20252
August 20259
July 202513
June 20254
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 434 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202637
December 202528
November 202529
October 202544
September 202520
August 202563
July 202543
June 202540
May 202537
April 202533
March 202537
February 202523

A total of 144 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202618
December 202511
November 20257
October 20254
September 202519
August 202518
July 202510
June 202520
May 202510
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 20254
November 20258
October 202512
September 20258
August 20258
July 202513
June 202512
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257

A total of 536 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202649
December 202531
November 202536
October 202541
September 202527
August 202568
July 202563
June 202559
May 202572
April 202538
March 202525
February 202527

A total of 205 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202624
December 202514
November 202521
October 202526
September 20258
August 20258
July 202517
June 20259
May 202516
April 202520
March 202527
February 202515

A total of 625 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202646
December 202546
November 202543
October 202555
September 202540
August 202563
July 202562
June 202545
May 202560
April 202569
March 202538
February 202558

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
March 20254

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Ceredigion in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ceredigion postcode area is presented below.

1. Tai Pedr (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
2. Bronllethi (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft6
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Other crime6
4. A486 (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Burglary6
5. Maes-Y-Deri (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Parc Graig Glas (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Other crime1
Anti-social behaviour1

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