Aberystwyth Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Aberystwyth's crime rate in July 2025 reached 9.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 14.0% increase above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This places the town in a higher position compared to national benchmarks, with violent crime and public order issues driving the trend. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.9% of all reported crimes, a stark contrast to the UK average of 51% for this category. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also showed marked increases, with the latter 41% above the UK average. These patterns align with July's seasonal context: a peak summer month with schools closed, festivals, and a surge in tourism. The town's coastal location and status as a university town likely contribute to heightened activity in public spaces, which may partly explain the rise in public order incidents. While property crime remains relatively low (25.2% of total crimes), the dominance of violent crime suggests a need for targeted community engagement. The increase in violence and sexual offences may reflect the challenges of managing large crowds during summer events. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas frequented by tourists and students, where unaccompanied individuals may be more vulnerable to targeted offences.

July 2025 saw a 5.1% increase in Aberystwyth's overall crime rate compared to June, with several categories showing significant shifts. Other crime, previously unreported, rose by 100% to one incident, while other theft increased by 37.5% to 11 cases. This suggests a potential rise in less common but still notable offences. Violent crimes remained the largest category, with 76 incidents reported, 51% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, showed a 29% deficit, which may reflect effective local policing in this area. Public order offences, however, surged 41% above the UK average, likely linked to the influx of visitors during the summer. Criminal damage and arson decreased by 17.6%, possibly due to improved community awareness or reduced outdoor activity during the day. Residents should be particularly mindful of public order incidents, which accounted for 9.3% of all crimes, and consider avoiding isolated areas during late evening hours when such incidents are more likely to occur. The 14.0% gap between Aberystwyth's rate and the UK average underscores the need for continued monitoring, even as some categories show positive trends.

Aberystwyth's crime rate in July 2025 rose to 9.8 per 1,000 residents, a 5.1% increase from June's 9.4 per 1,000. This places the town in the upper half of UK crime statistics, though the exact national distribution remains unclear. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day, a figure that may seem low to some residents but reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific locations. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 102 residents reported a crime, a monthly exposure rate that, while not alarmingly high, suggests that the risk is more evenly distributed than in areas with extreme disparities. With a population of 16,473, this translates to roughly 160 residents potentially affected by crime each month. When compared to the UK average, Aberystwyth's violent crime rate is higher, but property crimes remain below the national average. This contrast may reflect the town's character as a tourist destination, where public spaces are more frequently occupied than private homes. Residents should consider this context when assessing personal risk, as the likelihood of experiencing a property crime may be lower than in other parts of the UK, but the probability of encountering public order incidents is comparatively higher. The 14.0% gap from the UK average highlights the importance of localised strategies to address Aberystwyth's specific challenges, particularly in managing the impact of seasonal tourism on crime patterns.