Crime Rate in Aberystwyth Rheidol: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aberystwyth Rheidol

The total recorded crimes in Aberystwyth Rheidol, Ceredigion, UK in March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberystwyth Rheidol crime rate of 5.44 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 Aberystwyth Rheidol, encompassing approximately 8,277 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Aberystwyth Rheidol Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pen-Yr-Angor with total crimes: 6
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4
  • Tan Y Cae with total crimes: 4

How safe is Aberystwyth Rheidol?

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

  • Relative to Ceredigion:

    • In 2024, Aberystwyth Rheidol reported a higher crime volume than the Ceredigion average, with 466 crimes compared to 162. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aberystwyth Rheidol witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Aberystwyth Rheidol experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ceredigion average, with 589 crimes compared to 198. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aberystwyth Rheidol witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ceredigion, Aberystwyth Rheidol has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Aberystwyth Rheidol Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Aberystwyth Rheidol has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 5.44 ranking 3th out of 31 in the Ceredigion, UK

In 2024, the total Aberystwyth Rheidol crimes were 466. The crime rate of Aberystwyth Rheidol in 2024 was 56.30 (year) or 4.69 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aberystwyth Rheidol were around 589 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.16 (year) or 5.93 (month) ranking 4 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
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
Aberporth and Y Ferwig13 10117 10161 9
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

Aberystwyth Rheidol Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202514
January 202517
November 202421
October 202423
September 202413
August 202424
July 202419
June 202448
May 202422

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20255
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 202418
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20249
July 20245
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Aberystwyth Rheidol in March 2025

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

1. Pen-Yr-Angor (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Tan Y Cae (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. High Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Sea View Place (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. A487 (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Felin-Y-Mor Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Rhes Rheidol (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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