Crime Rate in Ceredigion: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ceredigion

The total recorded crimes in Ceredigion, UK in May 2025 are around 586 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ceredigion crime rate of 8.20 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (242) incidents (-12.32% decrease)
  • Public order: (76) incidents (85.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (72) incidents (89.47% increase)
Ceredigion Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bronllethi with total crimes: 18
  • A486 with total crimes: 12
  • Park Street 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 (114 crimes), and the safest, Llangeitho (1 crimes), is 113 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Ceredigion.

Similarly, the area of New Quay & Penbryn (128 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Beulah, Troed-yr-aur & Llandysul (31 crimes), with a difference of 97 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Ceredigion.

Most Dangerous Wards:

New Quay and Llanllwchaearn114
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais83
Aberystwyth Rheidol59
Teifi45
Aberystwyth Penparcau31

Safest Wards:

Mwldan5
Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur5
Llanwenog4
Llanrhystyd3
Llangeitho1

Most Dangerous Areas:

New Quay & Penbryn128
Aberystwyth North121
Aberystwyth South79
Cardigan & Aber-porth65
Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad43

Safest Areas:

Lampeter & Llanfihangel Ystrad43
Borth & Bont-goch43
Aberaeron & Llanrhystud38
Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron38
Beulah, Troed-yr-aur & Llandysul31

Ceredigion Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 354 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202522
March 202540
February 202526
January 202542
November 202456
October 202437
September 202440
August 202430
July 202427

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 202511
November 20244
October 20249
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247

A total of 203 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202520
March 202527
February 202514
January 202511
November 202417
October 202427
September 202414
August 202422
July 202430

A total of 539 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 202541
March 202540
February 202526
January 202532
November 202441
October 202457
September 202451
August 2024112
July 202463

A total of 157 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259
January 20258
November 202422
October 202438
September 202423
August 20249
July 202420

A total of 608 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202569
March 202538
February 202558
January 202579
November 202472
October 202443
September 202445
August 202483
July 202461

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248

A total of 431 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202538
March 202525
February 202527
January 202539
November 202438
October 202442
September 202445
August 202458
July 202447

A total of 212 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202520
March 202527
February 202515
January 202522
November 202423
October 202416
September 202423
August 202435
July 202415

A total of 351 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202533
March 202537
February 202523
January 202542
November 202431
October 202439
September 202429
August 202437
July 202443

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 202534
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 20241
July 202414

A total of 2713 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 271.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 340 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244

High Crime Locations Ceredigion in May 2025

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

1. Bronllethi (Map)
Total18
Other theft6
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson6
2. A486 (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Park Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
4. Picton Terrace (Map)
Total12
Public order12
5. Sgwar Ucheldir (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson12
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1

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