Crime Rate in Lampeter: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lampeter

The total recorded crimes in Lampeter, Ceredigion, UK in March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lampeter crime rate of 11.10 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lampeter Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Llanwnen Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Lampeter has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 11.10 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ceredigion)CrimesRank (Ceredigion)CrimesRank (Ceredigion)
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais95 1737 21,084 1
New Quay and Llanllwchaearn84 21,098 1900 2
Teifi29 4412 4624 3
Aberystwyth Rheidol45 3466 3589 4
Aberystwyth Penparcau26 5257 6278 6
Ciliau Aeron15 8108 12243 7
Llanbadarn Fawr11 12137 7165 8
Ceulan a Maesmawr16 7108 11122 15
Beulah and Llangoedmor8 16132 8106 16
Aberporth and Y Ferwig13 10117 10161 9
Aberaeron and Aberarth10 14123 9151 10
Faenor13 9100 1499 18
Borth4 2794 17140 11
Melindwr12 1195 1695 20
Llansanffraid10 13100 15131 12
Llandyfriog7 1959 22130 13
Llandysul South7 18105 1399 17
Llandysul North and Troedyraur6 2075 19125 14
Mwldan8 1564 2197 19
Llangybi8 1727 3144 29
Llanfihangel Ystrad5 2181 1883 21
Tirymynach5 2468 2080 23
Lledrod1 3150 2481 22
Llangeitho5 2225 3242 30
Llanwenog4 2551 2337 31
Penbryn5 2348 2576 24
Llanrhystyd2 3040 2770 25
Llanfarian3 2839 2857 26
Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur4 2644 2656 27
Ystwyth2 2933 3054 28
Trefeurig1 3234 2937 32

Lampeter Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20254
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 20258
November 20249
October 202415
September 202417
August 20248
July 202423
June 202426
May 202415

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 202410
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

High Crime Locations Lampeter in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Llanwnen Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Peterwell Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Market Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. A485 (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kings Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Tai Pedr (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mount Walk (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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