Crime Rate in Aberystwyth Penparcau: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aberystwyth Penparcau

The total recorded crimes in Aberystwyth Penparcau, Ceredigion, UK in July 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberystwyth Penparcau crime rate of 13.41 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 Penparcau, encompassing approximately 2,536 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Aberystwyth Penparcau Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gwel Afon with total crimes: 6
  • Maesheli with total crimes: 5
  • Heol-Y-Wern with total crimes: 4

How safe is Aberystwyth Penparcau?

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

  • Relative to Ceredigion:

    • In 2024, Aberystwyth Penparcau reported a higher crime volume than the Ceredigion average, with 257 crimes compared to 162. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aberystwyth Penparcau witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the Ceredigion.

    • In 2023, Aberystwyth Penparcau experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ceredigion average, with 278 crimes compared to 198. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aberystwyth Penparcau witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the Ceredigion.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Aberystwyth Penparcau Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Aberystwyth Penparcau has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 13.41 ranking 5th out of 31 in the Ceredigion, UK

In 2024, the total Aberystwyth Penparcau crimes were 257. The crime rate of Aberystwyth Penparcau in 2024 was 101.33 (year) or 8.44 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aberystwyth Penparcau were around 278 crimes with yearly crime rate of 109.61 (year) or 9.13 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aberystwyth Penparcau)CrimesRank (Aberystwyth Penparcau)CrimesRank (Aberystwyth Penparcau)
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais93 2737 21,084 1
New Quay and Llanllwchaearn156 11,098 1900 2
Teifi45 3412 4624 3
Aberystwyth Rheidol30 6466 3589 4
Lampeter37 4263 5285 5
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 Penparcau 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 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Drugs 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 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20259
May 202515
April 202515
March 202513
February 202511
January 202528
November 202417
October 202419
September 202411
August 202418

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
November 20244
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20253

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Aberystwyth Penparcau in July 2025

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

1. Gwel Afon (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
2. Maesheli (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Heol-Y-Wern (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Ty-Cam (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Penparcau Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bryn Ystwyth (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Garth Dinas (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Penrheidol (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Maes-Y-Ffynnon (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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