Crime Rate in Penbryn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penbryn

The total recorded crimes in Penbryn, Ceredigion, UK in July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penbryn crime rate of 508.47 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Penbryn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Cae Llwyni with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Penbryn has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 508.47 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penbryn)CrimesRank (Penbryn)CrimesRank (Penbryn)
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais93 2737 21,084 1
New Quay and Llanllwchaearn156 11,098 1900 2
Teifi45 3412 4624 3
Aberystwyth Rheidol30 6466 3589 4
Lampeter37 4263 5285 5
Aberystwyth Penparcau34 5257 6278 6
Ciliau Aeron12 15108 12243 7
Llanbadarn Fawr18 9137 7165 8
Aberporth and Y Ferwig24 7117 10161 9
Beulah and Llangoedmor13 14132 8106 16
Llansanffraid19 8100 15131 12
Aberaeron and Aberarth9 19123 9151 10
Borth16 1294 17140 11
Ceulan a Maesmawr12 16108 11122 15
Llandysul South16 11105 1399 17
Llandyfriog6 2259 22130 13
Melindwr15 1395 1695 20
Llandysul North and Troedyraur7 2175 19125 14
Faenor5 24100 1499 18
Llanfihangel Ystrad11 1781 1883 21
Tirymynach10 1868 2080 23
Mwldan7 2064 2197 19
Lledrod5 2550 2481 22
Llanwenog1 3251 2337 31
Llangybi6 2327 3144 29
Llanrhystyd3 2940 2770 25
Llanfarian3 2839 2857 26
Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur3 3044 2656 27
Llangeitho4 2625 3242 30
Ystwyth4 2733 3054 28
Trefeurig2 3134 2937 32

Penbryn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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

High Crime Locations Penbryn in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Cae Llwyni (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Pen-Lon-Mouch (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. B4321 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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