What is the crime rate in Ceredigion?

As of February 2026, Ceredigion has a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 residents, based on 506 recorded offences.

How does Ceredigion rank nationally for crime?

Ceredigion ranks #255 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Ceredigion?

The most common crime type in Ceredigion is Violence and sexual offences with 318 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 62.8% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in Ceredigion?

As of February 2026, Ceredigion has a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 residents, based on 506 recorded offences.

How does Ceredigion rank nationally for crime?

Ceredigion ranks #255 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Ceredigion?

The most common crime type in Ceredigion is Violence and sexual offences with 318 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 62.8% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Dyfed-Powys Police Police

Ceredigion Crime Intelligence Report

Ceredigion recorded 506 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 residents. This places Ceredigion at #255 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has increased by 7.2% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 24.9% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

506

trending_up +7.2% vs last month

Crime Rate

7.08per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#255of 331

By total crime volume

National Population

71,473

Estimated population

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 30	30
On or near Hengell Uchaf Map	Violence and sexual offences: 18	18
On or near Park/Open Space Map	Violence and sexual offences: 15	15
On or near Pine Grove Map	Violence and sexual offences: 12	12
On or near Bronllethi Map	Other crime: 6 Criminal damage and arson: 6	6
On or near Clos Pendre Map	Violence and sexual offences: 12	12
On or near Caer Henwas Map	Vehicle crime: 6	6
On or near Penrhiw Pistyll Lane Map	Other theft: 6	6
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 4	4
On or near Shopping Area Map	Drugs: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 2	2

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

506 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

318

62.8%

Criminal Damage & Arson

6.9%

Other Theft

6.5%

Anti-social Behaviour

5.1%

Public Order

4.0%

Other Crime

3.2%

Drug Offences

3.2%

Burglary

3.0%

Vehicle Crime

2.4%

Weapons Possession

1.6%

Shoplifting

1.2%

Theft from Person

0.2%

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Ward Safety Rankings

32 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	New Quay and Llanllwchaearn	126	3600.0
2	Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais	60	3.1
3	Lampeter	34	18.9
4	Teifi	26	21.5
5	Aberystwyth Penparcau	22	8.7

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Melindwr	2	229.9
shield	Llanrhystyd	2	93.5
shield	Llangeitho	4	533.3
shield	Llanwenog	4	188.7
shield	Llanfarian	4	74.5

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_up +7.2%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +24.9%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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