Crime Rate in Aberystwyth Rheidol: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aberystwyth Rheidol

The total recorded crimes in Aberystwyth Rheidol, Ceredigion, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberystwyth Rheidol crime rate of 3.62 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 Rheidol, encompassing approximately 8,277 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Aberystwyth Rheidol Crime Hotspots

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

  • Felin-Y-Mor Road with total crimes: 4
  • A487 with total crimes: 3
  • Pen-Yr-Angor with total crimes: 3

How safe is Aberystwyth Rheidol?

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

  • Relative to Ceredigion:

    • In 2024, Aberystwyth Rheidol reported a higher crime volume than the Ceredigion average, with 466 crimes compared to 162. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aberystwyth Rheidol witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 31 other areas in the Ceredigion.

    • In 2023, Aberystwyth Rheidol experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ceredigion average, with 589 crimes compared to 198. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aberystwyth Rheidol witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 31 other areas in the Ceredigion.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Aberystwyth Rheidol Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Aberystwyth Rheidol has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 3.62 ranking 6th out of 31 in the Ceredigion, UK

In 2024, the total Aberystwyth Rheidol crimes were 466. The crime rate of Aberystwyth Rheidol in 2024 was 56.30 (year) or 4.69 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aberystwyth Rheidol were around 589 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.16 (year) or 5.93 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aberystwyth Rheidol)CrimesRank (Aberystwyth Rheidol)CrimesRank (Aberystwyth Rheidol)
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais93 2737 21,084 1
New Quay and Llanllwchaearn156 11,098 1900 2
Teifi45 3412 4624 3
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 Rheidol 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 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20255
April 20251
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20244

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202520
May 202520
April 202514
March 202515
February 202514
January 202517
November 202421
October 202423
September 202413
August 202424

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
January 20255
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 3 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
August 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Aberystwyth Rheidol in July 2025

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

1. Felin-Y-Mor Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. A487 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Pen-Yr-Angor (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sea View Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rhes Rheidol (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Maes Iago (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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