Crime Rate in Lampeter: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lampeter

The total recorded crimes in Lampeter, Ceredigion, UK in July 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lampeter crime rate of 20.53 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 Lampeter, encompassing approximately 1,802 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lampeter Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maes-Y -Deri with total crimes: 9
  • Gwel-Y-Creuddyn with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Lampeter?

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

  • Relative to Ceredigion:

    • In 2024, Lampeter reported a higher crime volume than the Ceredigion average, with 263 crimes compared to 162. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lampeter witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 31 other areas in the Ceredigion.

    • In 2023, Lampeter experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ceredigion average, with 285 crimes compared to 198. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lampeter witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 31 other areas in the Ceredigion.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lampeter Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lampeter has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 20.53 ranking 4th out of 31 in the Ceredigion, UK

In 2024, the total Lampeter crimes were 263. The crime rate of Lampeter in 2024 was 145.92 (year) or 12.16 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lampeter were around 285 crimes with yearly crime rate of 158.13 (year) or 13.18 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lampeter)CrimesRank (Lampeter)CrimesRank (Lampeter)
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
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

Lampeter 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 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202517
May 202515
April 202512
March 20259
February 202510
January 20258
November 20249
October 202415
September 202417
August 20248

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20254
January 20253
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20254
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Lampeter in July 2025

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

1. Maes-Y -Deri (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Gwel-Y-Creuddyn (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. College Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Teifi Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Parc Y Felin (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bryn Hebog (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Bridge Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Drovers Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cae Dash (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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