Crime Rate in Ceredigion: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ceredigion

The total recorded crimes in Ceredigion, UK in March 2025 are around 484 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ceredigion crime rate of 6.77 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (225) incidents (14.21% increase)
  • Drugs: (40) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Public order: (40) incidents (53.85% increase)
Ceredigion Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hengell Uchaf with total crimes: 12
  • Cae Gwen with total crimes: 12
  • Maes A Mor 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, Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais (95 crimes), and the safest, Trefeurig (1 crimes), is 94 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Ceredigion.

Similarly, the area of Aberystwyth North (133 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Beulah, Troed-yr-aur & Llandysul (22 crimes), with a difference of 111 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Ceredigion.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais95
New Quay and Llanllwchaearn84
Aberystwyth Rheidol45
Teifi29
Aberystwyth Penparcau26

Safest Wards:

Llanfarian3
Ystwyth2
Llanrhystyd2
Lledrod1
Trefeurig1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Aberystwyth North133
New Quay & Penbryn89
Cardigan & Aber-porth56
Aberystwyth South54
Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad37

Safest Areas:

Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad37
Aberaeron & Llanrhystud37
Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron30
Borth & Bont-goch26
Beulah, Troed-yr-aur & Llandysul22

Ceredigion Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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 176 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20258
November 202422
October 202438
September 202423
August 20249
July 202420
June 202438

A total of 344 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202526
January 202542
November 202456
October 202437
September 202440
August 202430
July 202427
June 202446

A total of 597 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 66.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202558
January 202579
November 202472
October 202443
September 202445
August 202483
July 202461
June 2024118

A total of 2725 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 302.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 530 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025225
February 2025197
January 2025255
November 2024290
October 2024315
September 2024233
August 2024340
July 2024340
June 2024530

A total of 544 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 60.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202526
January 202532
November 202441
October 202457
September 202451
August 2024112
July 202463
June 2024122

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 202511
November 20244
October 20249
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 20242

A total of 451 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 50.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202527
January 202539
November 202438
October 202442
September 202445
August 202458
July 202447
June 2024130

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 202534
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 20241
July 202414
June 20248

A total of 188 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202514
January 202511
November 202417
October 202427
September 202414
August 202422
July 202430
June 202426

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 238 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202515
January 202522
November 202423
October 202416
September 202423
August 202435
July 202415
June 202462

A total of 365 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202523
January 202542
November 202431
October 202439
September 202429
August 202437
July 202443
June 202484

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Ceredigion in March 2025

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

1. Hengell Uchaf (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Cae Gwen (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary6
3. Maes A Mor (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime6
4. Eastgate (Map)
Total10
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
5. Brynglas (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Heol Dolanog (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime3

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