Crime Rate in Aberystwyth Penparcau: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aberystwyth Penparcau

The total recorded crimes in Aberystwyth Penparcau, Ceredigion, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberystwyth Penparcau crime rate of 10.25 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aberystwyth Penparcau Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol-Y-Wern with total crimes: 5
  • Rheidol Road with total crimes: 4
  • Heol Bryn with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Aberystwyth Penparcau has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 10.25 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.

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
Aberystwyth Rheidol45 3466 3589 4
Lampeter20 6263 5285 5
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 Penparcau Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202511
January 202528
November 202417
October 202419
September 202411
August 202418
July 202418
June 202422
May 202417

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248

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

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 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 March 2025

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

1. Heol-Y-Wern (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Rheidol Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Heol Bryn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Coedlan Tri (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. A487 (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
6. A4120 (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Heol Dinas (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Penrheidol (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Heol Isaf (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Penparcau Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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