Aberystwyth Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Aberystwyth’s crime rate in February 2024 stood at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure 85.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile, a trend that may be attributed to its character as a coastal town with a mix of academic and tourist influences. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 82.4% of all incidents, followed by public order and violence-related offences. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the subdued overall crime levels, though the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour suggests other factors at play. The UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.1 per 1,000, meaning Aberystwyth remains 14% below that benchmark. Similarly, public order offences in the area were 80% below the UK average, and violence and sexual offences were 96% below. These figures indicate that while the area is generally safe, targeted interventions may be needed to address specific issues like anti-social behaviour, which saw a 250% month-on-month increase. The low crime rate also raises questions about the role of local geography and community structures in shaping safety outcomes, though further analysis would be required to draw definitive conclusions.

February 2024 saw a dramatic 250% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from four to 14 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000 (14% lower), highlights a shift in the crime mix, with anti-social behaviour now accounting for 82.4% of all reported incidents. Concurrently, violent crimes fell by 91.7% compared to January, dropping from 12 to 1, a stark contrast that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced public gatherings during winter. Drug-related offences also declined by 50%, from two to one incident, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Public order offences doubled to one incident, marking a 100% increase. These fluctuations suggest that local dynamics—such as changes in community activity or enforcement priorities—may be influencing crime patterns from the data alone.

Aberystwyth’s crime rate in February 2024 fell by 5.5% compared to the previous month, dropping from 1.1 to 1.0 per 1,000 residents. This slight decline aligns with the seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in social events. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day over the 29-day period, a figure that reflects the overall low volume of incidents. When scaled to the population of 16,473, this equates to one reported crime for roughly every 969 residents over the course of the month. Such a ratio underscores the relative safety of the area, particularly when compared to the UK average, though the monthly exposure metric provides a concrete benchmark for residents to contextualise risk. The consistency in low crime levels suggests that local factors, such as community engagement or environmental design, may play a role in maintaining this pattern, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such connections.