Crime Rate in Aberaeron and Aberarth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aberaeron and Aberarth

The total recorded crimes in Aberaeron and Aberarth, Ceredigion, UK in July 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberaeron and Aberarth crime rate of 8.13 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 Aberaeron and Aberarth, encompassing approximately 1,107 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Aberaeron and Aberarth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glan Y Mor with total crimes: 2
  • Police Station with total crimes: 1
  • Alban Court with total crimes: 1

How safe is Aberaeron and Aberarth?

To understand the safety of Aberaeron and Aberarth, we need to analyze Aberaeron and Aberarth crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ceredigion:

    • In 2024, Aberaeron and Aberarth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ceredigion average, with 123 crimes compared to 162.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Aberaeron and Aberarth witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 31 other areas in the Ceredigion.

    • In 2023, Aberaeron and Aberarth had fewer crimes than the Ceredigion average, with 151 crimes compared to 198. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Aberaeron and Aberarth witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 31 other areas in the Ceredigion.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ceredigion, Aberaeron and Aberarth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Aberaeron and Aberarth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Aberaeron and Aberarth has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 8.13 ranking 19th out of 31 in the Ceredigion, UK

In 2024, the total Aberaeron and Aberarth crimes were 123. The crime rate of Aberaeron and Aberarth in 2024 was 111.07 (year) or 9.26 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aberaeron and Aberarth were around 151 crimes with yearly crime rate of 136.36 (year) or 11.36 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aberaeron and Aberarth)CrimesRank (Aberaeron and Aberarth)CrimesRank (Aberaeron and Aberarth)
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais93 2737 21,084 1
New Quay and Llanllwchaearn156 11,098 1900 2
Teifi45 3412 4624 3
Aberystwyth Rheidol30 6466 3589 4
Lampeter37 4263 5285 5
Aberystwyth Penparcau34 5257 6278 6
Ciliau Aeron12 15108 12243 7
Llanbadarn Fawr18 9137 7165 8
Aberporth and Y Ferwig24 7117 10161 9
Beulah and Llangoedmor13 14132 8106 16
Llansanffraid19 8100 15131 12
Penbryn18 1048 2576 24
Borth16 1294 17140 11
Ceulan a Maesmawr12 16108 11122 15
Llandysul South16 11105 1399 17
Llandyfriog6 2259 22130 13
Melindwr15 1395 1695 20
Llandysul North and Troedyraur7 2175 19125 14
Faenor5 24100 1499 18
Llanfihangel Ystrad11 1781 1883 21
Tirymynach10 1868 2080 23
Mwldan7 2064 2197 19
Lledrod5 2550 2481 22
Llanwenog1 3251 2337 31
Llangybi6 2327 3144 29
Llanrhystyd3 2940 2770 25
Llanfarian3 2839 2857 26
Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur3 3044 2656 27
Llangeitho4 2625 3242 30
Ystwyth4 2733 3054 28
Trefeurig2 3134 2937 32

Aberaeron and Aberarth 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 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20256
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
November 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
November 20244
September 20242

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20255
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Aberaeron and Aberarth in July 2025

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

1. Glan Y Mor (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Police Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Alban Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cylch Aeron (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Castle Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Water Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Lon Peniel (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Masons Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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