Crime Rate in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais

The total recorded crimes in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais, Ceredigion, UK in May 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais crime rate of 4.33 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 Morfa a Glais, encompassing approximately 19,173 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ffordd-Y-Mor with total crimes: 7
  • Y Stryd Fawr with total crimes: 6
  • Hospital with total crimes: 6

How safe is Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais?

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

  • Relative to Ceredigion:

    • In 2024, Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais reported a higher crime volume than the Ceredigion average, with 737 crimes compared to 162. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 31 other areas in the Ceredigion.

    • In 2023, Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ceredigion average, with 1,084 crimes compared to 198. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 31 other areas in the Ceredigion.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 4.33 ranking 2th out of 31 in the Ceredigion, UK

In 2024, the total Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais crimes were 737. The crime rate of Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais in 2024 was 38.44 (year) or 3.20 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais were around 1,084 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.54 (year) or 4.71 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais)CrimesRank (Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais)CrimesRank (Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais)
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
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

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 396 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202519
March 202531
February 202521
January 202529
November 202429
October 202440
September 202434
August 202442
July 202427
June 202452
May 202441

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20249
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
November 20249
October 20248
September 20249
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20256
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
November 20248
October 202414
September 202411
August 202413
July 202415
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 125 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 202512
February 202516
January 202518
November 202417
October 202411
September 202414
August 20246
July 202411
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202512
February 20257
January 20258
November 20242
October 202411
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 202514
February 20255
January 20256
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais in May 2025

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

1. Ffordd-Y-Mor (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Y Stryd Fawr (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Albert Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Powell Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stryd Cambria (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Trinity Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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