Aberystwyth Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Aberystwyth’s December 2025 crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents places it 14.3% below the UK average of 7.0, reflecting a relatively safe environment compared to national trends. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33.7% of all reported incidents, followed by drugs (16.3%) and public order offences (10.2%). This pattern aligns with Aberystwyth’s status as a university town and coastal resort, where seasonal factors and demographic characteristics may influence crime dynamics. The high proportion of violence and sexual offences—2.0 per 1,000—was 22% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may be attributed to the town’s smaller population and community-focused policing efforts. However, drug-related crimes stood at 1.0 per 1,000, 270% above the UK average of 0.3, a figure that highlights a specific challenge for local authorities. This imbalance may be linked to the town’s proximity to drug trafficking routes or increased use of substances during the festive season. Public order offences, at 0.6 per 1,000, were 36% above the UK average, reflecting the impact of late-night events and holiday-related disturbances. The overall crime rate, while lower than the national average, suggests that targeted interventions in drug-related incidents could further improve safety. Seasonal factors, such as the Christmas shopping peak and dark evenings, may have influenced patterns. The lower rate of shoplifting—0.2 per 1,000, 65% below the UK average—could be explained by the reduced retail activity during the month. These findings illustrate the nuanced interplay between local context and broader crime trends, underscoring the need for tailored strategies to address specific challenges.

December 2025 saw significant fluctuations in Aberystwyth’s crime profile. Drug-related incidents surged by 100%, rising from 8 to 16 cases—a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, where Aberystwyth’s rate of 1.0 per 1,000 was 270% above. This spike may be linked to increased demand during the festive season or heightened enforcement efforts. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 66.7%, from 9 to 3 cases, a trend consistent with the seasonal closure of retail outlets and reduced foot traffic during December. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 45.5%, from 11 to 6 incidents, possibly influenced by the holiday spirit and community-focused events. Violence and sexual offences fell by 38.9%, from 54 to 33 cases, a reduction that may reflect the impact of shorter evenings and fewer public gatherings during the month. These shifts underscore the combination of seasonal factors and local crime patterns.

Aberystwyth's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a 22.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.7. This decline positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, with a 14.3% gap. On a daily basis, the built-up area recorded approximately three crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the seasonal slowdown typical in December. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 168 residents—a ratio that highlights the relatively low exposure to crime compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure rate is particularly notable given Aberystwyth’s population of 16,473, suggesting that the local community experiences fewer incidents per capita than the national average. The reduction in violent crime by 38.9%—from 54 to 33—may reflect the impact of shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic in public spaces during the holiday season, though this remains a plausible explanation rather than a definitive cause.