Crime Rate in Penbryn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penbryn

The total recorded crimes in Penbryn, Ceredigion, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penbryn crime rate of 395.48 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 Penbryn, encompassing approximately 35 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Penbryn Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4321 with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Penbryn?

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

  • Relative to Ceredigion:

    • In 2024, Penbryn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ceredigion average, with 48 crimes compared to 162.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Penbryn recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 31 other areas in the Ceredigion.

    • In 2023, Penbryn had fewer crimes than the Ceredigion average, with 76 crimes compared to 198. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Penbryn recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 31 other areas in the Ceredigion.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Penbryn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Penbryn has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 395.48 ranking 9th out of 31 in the Ceredigion, UK

In 2024, the total Penbryn crimes were 48. The crime rate of Penbryn in 2024 was 1355.93 (year) or 112.99 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penbryn were around 76 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2146.89 (year) or 178.91 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Ceredigion.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penbryn)CrimesRank (Penbryn)CrimesRank (Penbryn)
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
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

Penbryn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In November 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (3 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 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
October 20244
September 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 202410

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Penbryn in May 2025

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

1. B4321 (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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