Crime Rate in Llanbadarn Fawr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llanbadarn Fawr

The total recorded crimes in Llanbadarn Fawr, Ceredigion, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llanbadarn Fawr crime rate of 9.09 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 Llanbadarn Fawr, encompassing approximately 2,420 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Llanbadarn Fawr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Padarn Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Brynrheidol with total crimes: 3

How safe is Llanbadarn Fawr?

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

  • Relative to Ceredigion:

    • In 2024, Llanbadarn Fawr demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ceredigion average, with 137 crimes compared to 162.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Llanbadarn Fawr witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 31 other areas in the Ceredigion.

    • In 2023, Llanbadarn Fawr had fewer crimes than the Ceredigion average, with 165 crimes compared to 198. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Llanbadarn Fawr witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 31 other areas in the Ceredigion.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Llanbadarn Fawr Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Llanbadarn Fawr has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 9.09 ranking 7th out of 31 in the Ceredigion, UK

In 2024, the total Llanbadarn Fawr crimes were 137. The crime rate of Llanbadarn Fawr in 2024 was 56.60 (year) or 4.72 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llanbadarn Fawr were around 165 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.17 (year) or 5.68 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llanbadarn Fawr)CrimesRank (Llanbadarn Fawr)CrimesRank (Llanbadarn Fawr)
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
Lampeter26 6263 5285 5
Aberystwyth Penparcau31 5257 6278 6
Ciliau Aeron12 13108 12243 7
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

Llanbadarn Fawr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20253
February 20259
January 20258
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20249
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
September 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20252
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
June 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Llanbadarn Fawr in May 2025

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

1. Padarn Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Brynrheidol (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Ffordd Quebec (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Bridge Terrace (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Rhodfa Padarn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Boulevard St Brieuc (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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