Crime Rate in Ceredigion: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ceredigion

The total recorded crimes in Ceredigion, UK in July 2025 are around 644 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ceredigion crime rate of 9.01 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (327) incidents (21.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (6.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (62) incidents (37.78% increase)
Ceredigion Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bronllethi with total crimes: 30
  • Hengell Uchaf with total crimes: 24
  • A486 with total crimes: 18

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 (156 crimes), and the safest, Llanwenog (1 crimes), is 155 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Ceredigion.

Similarly, the area of New Quay & Penbryn (174 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron (35 crimes), with a difference of 139 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Ceredigion.

Most Dangerous Wards:

New Quay and Llanllwchaearn156
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais93
Teifi45
Lampeter37
Aberystwyth Penparcau34

Safest Wards:

Llanfarian3
Llanrhystyd3
Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur3
Trefeurig2
Llanwenog1

Most Dangerous Areas:

New Quay & Penbryn174
Aberystwyth North114
Cardigan & Aber-porth82
Aberystwyth South65
Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad55

Safest Areas:

Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad55
Aberaeron & Llanrhystud43
Borth & Bont-goch40
Beulah, Troed-yr-aur & Llandysul36
Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron35

Ceredigion Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 Public order 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (255 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (79 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (290 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (315 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (233 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (51 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (340 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (112 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20254
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 202511
November 20244
October 20249
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 214 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202522
May 202521
April 202520
March 202527
February 202514
January 202511
November 202417
October 202427
September 202414
August 202422

A total of 570 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202547
May 202576
April 202541
March 202540
February 202526
January 202532
November 202441
October 202457
September 202451
August 2024112

A total of 167 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202520
May 202510
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259
January 20258
November 202422
October 202438
September 202423
August 20249

A total of 654 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202545
May 202560
April 202569
March 202538
February 202558
January 202579
November 202472
October 202443
September 202445
August 202483

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
March 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 506 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202559
May 202572
April 202538
March 202525
February 202527
January 202539
November 202438
October 202442
September 202445
August 202458

A total of 223 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20259
May 202516
April 202520
March 202527
February 202515
January 202522
November 202423
October 202416
September 202423
August 202435

A total of 391 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202540
May 202537
April 202533
March 202537
February 202523
January 202542
November 202431
October 202439
September 202429
August 202437

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 202534
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 2970 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 270.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 340 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025327
June 2025270
May 2025242
April 2025276
March 2025225
February 2025197
January 2025255
November 2024290
October 2024315
September 2024233
August 2024340

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 382 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202528
May 202534
April 202522
March 202540
February 202526
January 202542
November 202456
October 202437
September 202440
August 202430

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

High Crime Locations Ceredigion in July 2025

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

1. Bronllethi (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences30
2. Hengell Uchaf (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson6
3. A486 (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences18
4. Lon Y Felin (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime6
5. Alma Street (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Cae Gwen (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary6

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