Crime Rate in Borth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Borth

The total recorded crimes in Borth, Ceredigion, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Borth crime rate of 239.88 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 Borth, encompassing approximately 66 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Borth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bryngwyn Close with total crimes: 3
  • Renfrew Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Borth?

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

  • Relative to Ceredigion:

    • In 2024, Borth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ceredigion average, with 94 crimes compared to 162.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Borth recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 31 other areas in the Ceredigion.

    • In 2023, Borth had fewer crimes than the Ceredigion average, with 140 crimes compared to 198. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Borth witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 31 other areas in the Ceredigion.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ceredigion, Borth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Borth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Borth has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 239.88 ranking 12th out of 31 in the Ceredigion, UK

In 2024, the total Borth crimes were 94. The crime rate of Borth in 2024 was 1409.30 (year) or 117.44 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

In 2023, the total crimes in Borth were around 140 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2098.95 (year) or 174.91 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Borth)CrimesRank (Borth)CrimesRank (Borth)
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
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
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

Borth 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 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 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 Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
November 20242
October 20247
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Borth in July 2025

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

1. Bryngwyn Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Renfrew Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Clos Pantyfedwen (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hoel Rhyd-Y-Garreg (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dol-Wen (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Borth (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hoel Aberwennol (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Cae Wern (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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