Aberystwyth Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Aberystwyth recorded a crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.2% above the UK average of 8.1. This rate translates to roughly one crime for every 122 residents over the course of the month, offering a tangible sense of the risk profile for local residents. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 44.4% of all reported incidents—nearly double the proportion of the next most common category. This pattern aligns with Aberystwyth's character as a coastal university town, where student populations and transient visitors may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Public order offences (8.9%) and anti-social behaviour (8.9%) followed closely, suggesting a mix of community tensions and recreational activity in public spaces. Seasonal context adds nuance: August, as a peak holiday month, likely sees increased tourism and empty homes, which may heighten burglary risks. However, a spike in property crime, with burglary at 3.0% of total incidents—26% below the UK average. This contrast may reflect Aberystwyth's compact built-up area, where natural surveillance and community cohesion could mitigate burglary risks despite seasonal changes. The overall crime rate, while slightly elevated, remains within a range consistent with other comparable UK coastal towns. For residents, the per-capita perspective reveals a manageable but non-trivial risk level, with targeted crime types requiring specific awareness.

August 2025 saw notable shifts in Aberystwyth's crime mix, with 'other crime' surging by 500% (from 1 to 6 incidents) and theft from the person doubling (from 1 to 3). These increases, though small in absolute terms, highlight vulnerabilities in areas where unregulated activities may occur. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3% (from 18 to 12), and other thefts dropped by 36.4% (from 11 to 7), suggesting some success in addressing persistent issues. The category of 'drugs' remained 122% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect local patterns linked to university-related activity or transient populations. Meanwhile, 'other crime'—which includes a broad range of lesser-severity incidents—jumped to 6.7% of all crimes, significantly exceeding the UK average. This anomaly could indicate underreporting or evolving criminal behaviour that local authorities may need to monitor. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the sharp rise in theft from the person, which, at 2.2% of total crimes, may warrant increased vigilance in crowded areas. The data also shows that vehicle crime rose by 100% (from 0 to 2), though this remains well below the UK average (74% below). These fluctuations underscore the need for adaptive policing strategies that balance routine patrols with targeted interventions in high-risk zones.

Aberystwyth's crime rate in August 2025 (8.2 per 1,000) marked a 16.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.8, indicating a positive trend in overall crime management. This reduction, while modest, translates to a daily crime count of approximately 4 incidents per day—a figure that, while not negligible, remains lower than the average for similarly sized UK towns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 122 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a moderate level of risk for Aberystwyth's population of 16,473. When contextualised against the UK average, Aberystwyth's slightly higher rate (1.2%) may reflect its unique demographic profile as a university town, where transient populations and seasonal fluctuations can influence crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective is particularly useful for residents: with 135 total crimes reported, this equates to a 0.8% chance of being directly affected by crime in any given month. The comparison also reveals that while Aberystwyth's violent crime rate (3.6 per 1,000) is 25% above the UK average, its anti-social behaviour rate (0.7 per 1,000) is 52% below, highlighting a mixed picture of community safety. These figures, when paired with the 16.6% monthly decline, suggest that local efforts to address specific crime types are yielding measurable results, even as broader challenges persist.