Crime Rate in Lampeter: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lampeter

The total recorded crimes in Lampeter, Ceredigion, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lampeter crime rate of 14.43 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Lampeter Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • College Street with total crimes: 3
  • Maes-Y -Deri with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Lampeter has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 14.43 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lampeter)CrimesRank (Lampeter)CrimesRank (Lampeter)
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais83 2737 21,084 1
New Quay and Llanllwchaearn114 11,098 1900 2
Teifi45 4412 4624 3
Aberystwyth Rheidol59 3466 3589 4
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

Lampeter Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202512
March 20259
February 202510
January 20258
November 20249
October 202415
September 202417
August 20248
July 202423
June 202426
May 202415

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20254
January 20253
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 202410
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
January 20254
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
June 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Lampeter in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. College Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Maes-Y -Deri (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Teifi Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Peterwell Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Mount (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.