Crime Rate in Aberystwyth Rheidol: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aberystwyth Rheidol

The total recorded crimes in Aberystwyth Rheidol, Ceredigion, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberystwyth Rheidol crime rate of 7.13 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Aberystwyth Rheidol Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Rhes Rheidol with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Aberystwyth Rheidol has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 7.13 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aberystwyth Rheidol)CrimesRank (Aberystwyth Rheidol)CrimesRank (Aberystwyth Rheidol)
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais83 2737 21,084 1
New Quay and Llanllwchaearn114 11,098 1900 2
Teifi45 4412 4624 3
Lampeter26 6263 5285 5
Aberystwyth Penparcau31 5257 6278 6
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 Rheidol Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
January 20255
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202514
March 202515
February 202514
January 202517
November 202421
October 202423
September 202413
August 202424
July 202419
June 202448
May 202422

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20249
July 20245
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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
June 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

High Crime Locations Aberystwyth Rheidol in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Rhes Rheidol (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
3. High Street (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
5. A487 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Pen-Yr-Angor (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total3
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lon Rhosmari (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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