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 May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberaeron and Aberarth crime rate of 11.74 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Aberaeron and Aberarth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cylch Aeron with total crimes: 6
  • Market Street with total crimes: 2
  • Police Station 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 May 2025 the Aberaeron and Aberarth has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 11.74 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aberaeron and Aberarth)CrimesRank (Aberaeron and Aberarth)CrimesRank (Aberaeron and Aberarth)
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais83 2737 21,084 1
New Quay and Llanllwchaearn114 11,098 1900 2
Teifi45 4412 4624 3
Aberystwyth Rheidol59 3466 3589 4
Lampeter26 6263 5285 5
Aberystwyth Penparcau31 5257 6278 6
Ciliau Aeron12 13108 12243 7
Llanbadarn Fawr22 7137 7165 8
Beulah and Llangoedmor10 15132 8106 16
Ceulan a Maesmawr20 8108 11122 15
Aberporth and Y Ferwig10 14117 10161 9
Penbryn14 948 2576 24
Borth12 1294 17140 11
Lledrod12 1150 2481 22
Llansanffraid10 17100 15131 12
Llandyfriog8 2159 22130 13
Llandysul South10 16105 1399 17
Llandysul North and Troedyraur8 2075 19125 14
Faenor9 19100 1499 18
Melindwr10 1895 1695 20
Llanfihangel Ystrad7 2281 1883 21
Mwldan5 2764 2197 19
Tirymynach6 2568 2080 23
Llanwenog4 2951 2337 31
Llangybi6 2327 3144 29
Llanfarian6 2439 2857 26
Llanrhystyd3 3040 2770 25
Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur5 2844 2656 27
Trefeurig5 2634 2937 32
YstwythNA NA33 3054 28
Llangeitho1 3125 3242 30

Aberaeron and Aberarth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
November 20244
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20255
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Aberaeron and Aberarth in May 2025

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

1. Cylch Aeron (Map)
Total6
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Police Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bellevue Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lon Peniel (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Queen Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Glan Y Mor (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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