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 May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberporth and Y Ferwig crime rate of 26.09 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aberporth and Y Ferwig Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anwylfan with total crimes: 3
  • Ffordd Tresaith with total crimes: 2
  • Parc Y Plas with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Ceredigion.

    • 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 areas in the Ceredigion.

  • 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 May 2025 the Aberporth and Y Ferwig has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 26.09 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aberporth and Y Ferwig)CrimesRank (Aberporth and Y Ferwig)CrimesRank (Aberporth and Y Ferwig)
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
Aberaeron and Aberarth13 10123 9151 10
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

Aberporth and Y Ferwig Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
November 20244
October 202412
September 20249
August 202410
July 202412
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Anwylfan (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ffordd Tresaith (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parc Y Plas (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hillfield Place (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Ffordd Y Felin (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brynglas (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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