Crime Rate in Aberystwyth Penparcau: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aberystwyth Penparcau

The total recorded crimes in Aberystwyth Penparcau, Ceredigion, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberystwyth Penparcau crime rate of 12.22 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Aberystwyth Penparcau Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Bryn with total crimes: 5
  • A487 with total crimes: 4
  • Heol-Y-Wern 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 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 May 2025 the Aberystwyth Penparcau has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 12.22 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aberystwyth Penparcau)CrimesRank (Aberystwyth Penparcau)CrimesRank (Aberystwyth Penparcau)
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais83 2737 21,084 1
New Quay and Llanllwchaearn114 11,098 1900 2
Teifi45 4412 4624 3
Aberystwyth Rheidol59 3466 3589 4
Lampeter26 6263 5285 5
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 Penparcau Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 202513
February 202511
January 202528
November 202417
October 202419
September 202411
August 202418
July 202418
June 202422
May 202417

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Heol Bryn (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. A487 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Heol-Y-Wern (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gwel Afon (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. First Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
7. Cae Job (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Penrheidol (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
9. Maes-Y-Ffynnon (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Coedlan Tri (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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