Crime Rate in Aberporth and Y Ferwig: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aberporth and Y Ferwig

The total recorded crimes in Aberporth and Y Ferwig, Ceredigion, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberporth and Y Ferwig crime rate of 33.92 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 Aberporth and Y Ferwig, encompassing approximately 383 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Aberporth and Y Ferwig Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brynglas with total crimes: 6
  • Ffordd Tresaith with total crimes: 2
  • Clos Y Gwyddil with total crimes: 1

How safe is Aberporth and Y Ferwig?

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

  • Relative to Ceredigion:

    • In 2024, Aberporth and Y Ferwig demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ceredigion average, with 117 crimes compared to 162.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Aberporth and Y Ferwig witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Aberporth and Y Ferwig had fewer crimes than the Ceredigion average, with 161 crimes compared to 198. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Aberporth and Y Ferwig witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ceredigion, Aberporth and Y Ferwig has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Aberporth and Y Ferwig Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Aberporth and Y Ferwig has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 33.92 ranking 10th out of 31 in the Ceredigion, UK

In 2024, the total Aberporth and Y Ferwig crimes were 117. The crime rate of Aberporth and Y Ferwig in 2024 was 305.24 (year) or 25.44 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aberporth and Y Ferwig were around 161 crimes with yearly crime rate of 420.04 (year) or 35.00 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ceredigion)CrimesRank (Ceredigion)CrimesRank (Ceredigion)
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais95 1737 21,084 1
New Quay and Llanllwchaearn84 21,098 1900 2
Teifi29 4412 4624 3
Aberystwyth Rheidol45 3466 3589 4
Lampeter20 6263 5285 5
Aberystwyth Penparcau26 5257 6278 6
Ciliau Aeron15 8108 12243 7
Llanbadarn Fawr11 12137 7165 8
Ceulan a Maesmawr16 7108 11122 15
Beulah and Llangoedmor8 16132 8106 16
Aberaeron and Aberarth10 14123 9151 10
Faenor13 9100 1499 18
Borth4 2794 17140 11
Melindwr12 1195 1695 20
Llansanffraid10 13100 15131 12
Llandyfriog7 1959 22130 13
Llandysul South7 18105 1399 17
Llandysul North and Troedyraur6 2075 19125 14
Mwldan8 1564 2197 19
Llangybi8 1727 3144 29
Llanfihangel Ystrad5 2181 1883 21
Tirymynach5 2468 2080 23
Lledrod1 3150 2481 22
Llangeitho5 2225 3242 30
Llanwenog4 2551 2337 31
Penbryn5 2348 2576 24
Llanrhystyd2 3040 2770 25
Llanfarian3 2839 2857 26
Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur4 2644 2656 27
Ystwyth2 2933 3054 28
Trefeurig1 3234 2937 32

Aberporth and Y Ferwig Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 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 (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
November 20244
October 202412
September 20249
August 202410
July 202412
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Aberporth and Y Ferwig in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Aberporth and Y Ferwig postcode area is presented below.

1. Brynglas (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Ffordd Tresaith (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Clos Y Gwyddil (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. Coronation Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Ffordd Yr Odyn (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Anwylfan (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Parc Y Plas (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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