Crime Rate in Melindwr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Melindwr

The total recorded crimes in Melindwr, Ceredigion, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Melindwr crime rate of 1149.43 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 Melindwr, encompassing approximately 8 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Melindwr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maesyrawel with total crimes: 2
  • Nantyronen with total crimes: 2
  • Penlon 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 areas in the Ceredigion.

    • 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 areas in the Ceredigion.

  • 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 May 2025 the Melindwr has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 1149.43 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Melindwr)CrimesRank (Melindwr)CrimesRank (Melindwr)
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
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
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

Melindwr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

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 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20258
February 20257
January 20253
November 20243
October 202413
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
November 20242

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Maesyrawel (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Nantyronen (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Penlon (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Heol Elennydd (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rhiwfron Halt (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Aberffrwd (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Vale Of Rheidol Railway (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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