Crime Rate in Ceredigion: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ceredigion

The total recorded crimes in Ceredigion, Ceredigion in January 2025 are around 576 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ceredigion crime rate of 8.06 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: (255) incidents (-12.07% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (79) incidents (9.72% increase)
  • Other theft: (42) incidents (35.48% increase)
Ceredigion Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cae Gwen with total crimes: 24
  • Clos Pentre James with total crimes: 12
  • The Beeches 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 (90 crimes), and the safest, Llangeitho (2 crimes), is 88 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Ceredigion.

Similarly, the area of Aberystwyth North (118 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron (31 crimes), with a difference of 87 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Ceredigion.

Most Dangerous Wards:

New Quay and Llanllwchaearn90
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais79
Aberystwyth Rheidol46
Aberystwyth Penparcau42
Llandysul South37

Safest Wards:

Llanfarian4
Lledrod3
Trefeurig3
Llanwenog2
Llangeitho2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Aberystwyth North118
New Quay & Penbryn95
Aberystwyth South70
Aberaeron & Llanrhystud59
Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad56

Safest Areas:

Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad56
Beulah, Troed-yr-aur & Llandysul54
Cardigan & Aber-porth50
Borth & Bont-goch43
Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron31

Ceredigion Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 340 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 63 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (530 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (130 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 478 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 68.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202532
November 202441
October 202457
September 202451
August 2024112
July 202463
June 2024122

A total of 501 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 71.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202579
November 202472
October 202443
September 202445
August 202483
July 202461
June 2024118

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202511
November 20244
October 20249
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 20242

A total of 2303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 329.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 530 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025255
November 2024290
October 2024315
September 2024233
August 2024340
July 2024340
June 2024530

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202511
November 202417
October 202427
September 202414
August 202422
July 202430
June 202426

A total of 305 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 43.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202542
November 202431
October 202439
September 202429
August 202437
July 202443
June 202484

A total of 196 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202522
November 202423
October 202416
September 202423
August 202435
July 202415
June 202462

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202534
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 20241
July 202414
June 20248

A total of 158 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
November 202422
October 202438
September 202423
August 20249
July 202420
June 202438

A total of 399 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 57.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202539
November 202438
October 202442
September 202445
August 202458
July 202447
June 2024130

A total of 278 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202542
November 202456
October 202437
September 202440
August 202430
July 202427
June 202446

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248

High Crime Locations Ceredigion in January 2025

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

1. Cae Gwen (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson12
2. Clos Pentre James (Map)
Total12
Burglary6
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime3
3. The Beeches (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
Possession of weapons1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Chapel Street (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime6
Burglary6
5. Bronllethi (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime12
6. Heol Y Bont (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime12

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