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 July 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais crime rate of 4.85 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (8.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Thespian Street with total crimes: 7
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 4.85 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais)CrimesRank (Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais)CrimesRank (Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais)
New Quay and Llanllwchaearn156 11,098 1900 2
Teifi45 3412 4624 3
Aberystwyth Rheidol30 6466 3589 4
Lampeter37 4263 5285 5
Aberystwyth Penparcau34 5257 6278 6
Ciliau Aeron12 15108 12243 7
Llanbadarn Fawr18 9137 7165 8
Aberporth and Y Ferwig24 7117 10161 9
Beulah and Llangoedmor13 14132 8106 16
Llansanffraid19 8100 15131 12
Aberaeron and Aberarth9 19123 9151 10
Penbryn18 1048 2576 24
Borth16 1294 17140 11
Ceulan a Maesmawr12 16108 11122 15
Llandysul South16 11105 1399 17
Llandyfriog6 2259 22130 13
Melindwr15 1395 1695 20
Llandysul North and Troedyraur7 2175 19125 14
Faenor5 24100 1499 18
Llanfihangel Ystrad11 1781 1883 21
Tirymynach10 1868 2080 23
Mwldan7 2064 2197 19
Lledrod5 2550 2481 22
Llanwenog1 3251 2337 31
Llangybi6 2327 3144 29
Llanrhystyd3 2940 2770 25
Llanfarian3 2839 2857 26
Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur3 3044 2656 27
Llangeitho4 2625 3242 30
Ystwyth4 2733 3054 28
Trefeurig2 3134 2937 32

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202535
May 202531
April 202519
March 202531
February 202521
January 202529
November 202429
October 202440
September 202434
August 202442

A total of 114 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 202512
February 202516
January 202518
November 202417
October 202411
September 202414
August 20246

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 202519
April 20256
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
November 20248
October 202414
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 202514
February 20255
January 20256
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20259
April 202510
March 202512
February 20257
January 20258
November 20242
October 202411
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20249
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 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

High Crime Locations Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Thespian Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
3. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Morfa Mawr (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Ffordd-Y-Mor (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hospital (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Y Stryd Fawr (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
9. Parc Y Bryn (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.