Aberystwyth Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Aberystwyth's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 9.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 16% increase over the UK average of 8.1. This figure, while slightly elevated compared to the national benchmark, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.2% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (11%) and anti-social behaviour (10.4%). These patterns align with Aberystwyth's status as a coastal town, where public spaces and community areas may be more susceptible to certain types of crime. The rise in violence and sexual offences—4.1 per 1,000, 43% above the UK average—suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly during the summer months when tourism begins to peak. Conversely, anti-social behaviour saw a notable decline, possibly linked to the warmer weather reducing indoor gatherings and encouraging more outdoor activities. The UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.4 per 1,000, 30% below Aberystwyth's rate, highlighting a local challenge in managing such incidents despite the reduction. Meanwhile, drug-related offences surged by 50%, reaching 12 incidents, a figure 159% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This spike may be connected to the area's proximity to major transport routes or the influx of transient populations during the early summer season. The overall crime profile in June underscores the importance of understanding both local and national trends to inform effective policing and community safety strategies.

June 2025 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 2 incidents, a stark contrast to the 66.7% decline in burglary and robbery, which fell from 9 to 3 and 3 to 1 respectively. These shifts suggest a reallocation of criminal focus, possibly linked to seasonal changes, with fewer break-ins coinciding with increased vehicle-related incidents. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, with a rate of 4.1 per 1,000—43% above the UK average—while drug-related crimes surged by 50%, reaching 12 incidents. This spike in drug offences may reflect heightened activity during the early summer months, tied to increased foot traffic or transient populations. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 51.5%, from 33 to 16, a decline that could be attributed to warmer weather reducing indoor gatherings or improved community engagement efforts. The UK average for anti-social behaviour, at 1.4 per 1,000, is 30% below Aberystwyth's rate, illustrating a local challenge in managing such incidents despite the reduction.

Aberystwyth's crime rate in June 2025 fell by 15.4% compared to May, dropping from 11.1 to 9.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline suggests a short-term trend of reduced criminal activity, though the rate remains 16% above the UK average. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 5 incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the built-up area's density and seasonal factors. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 107 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with the area's population of 16,473. The shift from May to June may partly reflect the start of summer, with tourism beginning to draw visitors to coastal areas, influencing crime patterns. While the overall rate has fallen, the persistent gap from the UK average underscores the need for continued monitoring of specific crime types, such as violence and drug-related offences, which remain high in the area.