Crime Rate in Melindwr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Melindwr

The total recorded crimes in Melindwr, Ceredigion, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Melindwr crime rate of 1379.31 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 Melindwr, encompassing approximately 8 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Melindwr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Elennydd with total crimes: 3
  • Maesyrawel with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Melindwr?

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

  • Relative to Ceredigion:

    • In 2024, Melindwr demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ceredigion average, with 95 crimes compared to 162.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Melindwr witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Melindwr had fewer crimes than the Ceredigion average, with 95 crimes compared to 198. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Melindwr recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Melindwr Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Melindwr has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 1379.31 ranking 11th out of 31 in the Ceredigion, UK

In 2024, the total Melindwr crimes were 95. The crime rate of Melindwr in 2024 was 10919.54 (year) or 909.96 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

In 2023, the total crimes in Melindwr were around 95 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10919.54 (year) or 909.96 (month) ranking 20 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
Lampeter20 6263 5285 5
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
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

Melindwr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20253
November 20243
October 202413
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
November 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Melindwr in March 2025

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

1. Heol Elennydd (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. Maesyrawel (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Rheidol Falls (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. A4120 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Vale Of Rheidol Railway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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