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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
| New Quay and Llanllwchaearn | 96 |
| Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais | 56 |
| Lampeter | 45 |
| Teifi | 40 |
| Aberystwyth Rheidol | 35 |
| Ystwyth | 2 |
| Llanrhystyd | 1 |
| Tirymynach | 1 |
| Llangeitho | 1 |
| Llanfarian | 1 |
| New Quay & Penbryn | 101 |
| Aberystwyth North | 84 |
| Cardigan & Aber-porth | 64 |
| Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad | 64 |
| Aberaeron & Llanrhystud | 42 |
| Aberaeron & Llanrhystud | 42 |
| Borth & Bont-goch | 36 |
| Aberystwyth South | 33 |
| Beulah, Troed-yr-aur & Llandysul | 28 |
| Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron | 20 |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
| July 2025 | 27 |
| June 2025 | 28 |
| May 2025 | 34 |
| April 2025 | 22 |
| March 2025 | 40 |
| February 2025 | 26 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 196 |
| December 2025 | 207 |
| November 2025 | 208 |
| October 2025 | 279 |
| September 2025 | 253 |
| August 2025 | 298 |
| July 2025 | 327 |
| June 2025 | 270 |
| May 2025 | 242 |
| April 2025 | 276 |
| March 2025 | 225 |
| February 2025 | 197 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
| July 2025 | 19 |
| June 2025 | 22 |
| May 2025 | 21 |
| April 2025 | 20 |
| March 2025 | 27 |
| February 2025 | 14 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
| July 2025 | 47 |
| June 2025 | 47 |
| May 2025 | 76 |
| April 2025 | 41 |
| March 2025 | 40 |
| February 2025 | 26 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 9 |
| July 2025 | 13 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 7 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
| July 2025 | 43 |
| June 2025 | 40 |
| May 2025 | 37 |
| April 2025 | 33 |
| March 2025 | 37 |
| February 2025 | 23 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
| August 2025 | 18 |
| July 2025 | 10 |
| June 2025 | 20 |
| May 2025 | 10 |
| April 2025 | 9 |
| March 2025 | 9 |
| February 2025 | 9 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
| August 2025 | 8 |
| July 2025 | 13 |
| June 2025 | 12 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
| July 2025 | 63 |
| June 2025 | 59 |
| May 2025 | 72 |
| April 2025 | 38 |
| March 2025 | 25 |
| February 2025 | 27 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
| August 2025 | 8 |
| July 2025 | 17 |
| June 2025 | 9 |
| May 2025 | 16 |
| April 2025 | 20 |
| March 2025 | 27 |
| February 2025 | 15 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
| July 2025 | 62 |
| June 2025 | 45 |
| May 2025 | 60 |
| April 2025 | 69 |
| March 2025 | 38 |
| February 2025 | 58 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ceredigion postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Total | 12 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Total | 12 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Total | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |