Aberystwyth Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 saw Aberystwyth's crime rate stand at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, 3.9% above the UK average of 7.7. This figure reflects a distinct balance between violent and property crime, with the former dominating the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.4% of all incidents, significantly outpacing their UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with property crime, which contributed 30.3% of total incidents (40 out of 132). The seasonal context of April, marked by Easter and spring weather, likely contributes to increased outdoor activity, which may partly explain the higher prevalence of public order offences (11.4%) and criminal damage (13.6%). These figures align with patterns observed in coastal towns where transient populations and seasonal events can drive specific crime types. While property crime remains a concern, its lower share compared to violent crime suggests a shift in policing priorities or community dynamics. The UK comparison highlights that Aberystwyth's violent crime rate is 23% above the national average, a figure that could indicate the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas such as the town centre or university precincts. The overall rate, though slightly elevated, remains within a range consistent with other Welsh coastal communities facing similar challenges from transient populations and seasonal fluctuations.

April 2025 marked a stark shift in Aberystwyth's crime mix, with violent crime accounting for nearly 40% of all incidents. This contrasts with property crime, which contributed 30.3%, highlighting a significant imbalance in the crime profile. The most notable month-on-month change was a 200% increase in possession of weapons offences, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, raises questions about local tensions or accessibility to prohibited items. Concurrently, vehicle crime saw a 100% increase, moving from 0 to 3 incidents, possibly linked to increased car usage during the Easter holiday period. Conversely, drugs offences fell by 69% (29 to 9), suggesting a temporary reduction in related activities. The UK comparison reveals Aberystwyth's criminal damage rate (1.1 per 1,000) is 93% above the national average, a figure that could reflect the town's historic buildings and tourist infrastructure. Anti-social behaviour incidents (0.7 per 1,000) were 47% below the UK average, indicating a relative strength in community cohesion or effective local policing in this category. For residents, the 200% rise in weapons possession is a specific data point that may warrant closer attention, given its potential implications for public safety.

Aberystwyth's April 2025 crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 represents a 26.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.9 per 1,000, marking a significant downward trend. This reduction is particularly notable when considering the daily crime context: 132 incidents over 30 days equate to approximately 4 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 125 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not alarming, remains a key metric for community awareness. When scaled to the population of 16,473, the rate of 8.0 per 1,000 places Aberystwyth slightly above the UK average but within a range typical for a coastal town with transient populations. The previous month's rate was higher, suggesting that factors such as the Easter holiday period or seasonal transitions may have temporarily inflated crime levels. This comparison underscores the importance of contextualising crime data beyond absolute numbers. While the overall rate remains within a manageable range, the 23% excess in violent crime compared to the UK average highlights a specific vulnerability that may require tailored interventions. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that certain categories, like anti-social behaviour, perform better than the UK average, indicating areas of relative strength in local policing or community engagement.