Crime is increasing and HIGH in Cardigan
Cardigan's crime rate is 140.1 per 1,000, with a safety score of 67/100. Crime has increased by 23.8% year-over-year.
Cardigan's crime rate is significantly higher than UK average
Based on population of 4,118 over 12 months
Data last updated: September 2025. Source: Police.uk, ONS, Home Office.
| Overall Crime Rate | 140.1 per 1,000 people |
|---|---|
| Property Crime Rate | 41.1 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Crime Rate | 93.4 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Property Crime Rate | 33.2 per 1,000 people |
| Safety Score | 67 out of 100 |
| Population | 4,118 |
| Trend | increasing |
| Comparison | significantly higher than UK average |
| Crime Type | Total Count | Per 1,000 People | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 241 | 58.5 | 42% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 13.1 | 9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 12.9 | 9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 12.9 | 9% |
| Public order | 50 | 12.1 | 9% |
| Drugs | 47 | 11.4 | 8% |
| Other theft | 35 | 8.5 | 6% |
| Burglary | 18 | 4.4 | 3% |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.2 | 2% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.9 | 1% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.5 | 1% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0% |
Cardigan records an overall crime rate of 140.1 per 1,000 people per year, which is significantly higher than the UK average of 93.4 per 1,000. The area holds a safety score of 67 out of 100, placing it below the UK average safety score of 78/100, indicating a moderate safety level. The recent trend shows an increasing pattern, with total crimes rising by 23.8% year-over-year. This introduction provides an overview of Cardigan's crime statistics and trends.
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Protect Against These ThreatsIn Cardigan, Violence and sexual offences are the most prevalent crime type, accounting for 41.8% of all reported incidents, with 241 crimes (58.5 per 1,000 residents). Following this, Shoplifting represents 9.4% of crimes (54 incidents or 13.1 per 1,000), and both Criminal damage and arson and Anti-social behaviour each make up 9.2% (53 incidents or 12.9 per 1,000). These three categories highlight the primary areas of criminal activity within the built-up area.
Cardigan's property crime rate stands at 41.0 per 1,000 people per year, which is notably higher than the UK average of 33.2 per 1,000. This category includes offences such as burglary, robbery, theft from person, criminal damage and arson, bicycle theft, vehicle crime, and other theft. With a higher property crime rate, residents and homeowners in Cardigan are advised to be particularly vigilant and consider robust security measures to protect their assets.
Cardigan has a 50.0% higher crime rate than the UK average.
Cardigan has experienced an increasing crime trend, with an overall rise of 23.8% in total crimes year-over-year. The monthly crime rate per 1,000 residents shows fluctuations, with a peak in October 2024 at 16.5, followed by a dip in November 2024 to 10.0. There was a notable increase in February 2025 (13.6) and a consistent rise towards the latter part of the year, with August 2025 reaching 15.1 and September 2025 at 12.9. This indicates periods of higher and lower activity, but the overall trajectory points to a sustained increase over the past year.
Understanding peak crime times helps you stay vigilant and secure your property when it matters most.
Simulated Data
This heatmap shows estimated crime patterns based on Cardigan's crime statistics, crime type distribution, and general knowledge of when different crimes typically occur. This is not real historical data for specific times.
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Different crimes occur at different times. This breakdown shows which crime types dominate each time period.
6am - 12pm
Morning hours show higher rates of theft and burglary as daily activities commence.
12pm - 6pm
Afternoon sees elevated theft and burglary, indicating vulnerability during busy periods.
6pm - 12am
Evening experiences a rise in 'other crimes' and burglary, as social activity increases.
12am - 6am
Night-time indicates a rise in burglary and vehicle crime when properties are often unattended.
These crime patterns are estimated using the Crime Survey for England and Wales (ONS) time-of-day data, weighted by Cardigan's specific crime type distribution from Police.uk. This is not real historical data for specific times in Cardigan, but a model-generated estimate based on the area's crime composition and national timing patterns.
Crime in Cardigan exhibits distinct daily patterns. During the morning hours (6am-12pm), theft-related offences are particularly noticeable, likely correlating with the opening of businesses and increased footfall. As the day progresses into the afternoon (12pm-6pm), theft continues to be a significant issue, alongside some property crime. The evening period (6pm-12am) sees a shift, with a rise in 'other crimes' and property-related incidents, potentially linked to social activities and residential areas being less supervised. Night-time (12am-6am) typically shows a focus on burglary and vehicle crime, as properties and vehicles are often unattended, providing opportunities for such offences. These patterns highlight the varying nature of crime throughout a 24-hour cycle in Cardigan.
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How quickly do police respond to emergencies?
Emergency 999 calls requiring immediate attendance — crimes in progress, threat to life, or serious injury.
Serious incidents needing prompt response but no immediate threat to life — recent crimes, vulnerable victims.
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When considering Cardigan's crime statistics, it is useful to compare them with nearby built-up areas such as St Dogmaels, Llangoedmor, Penparc, and Cilgerran. With an overall crime rate of 140.1 per 1,000 and a safety score of 67/100, Cardigan generally has a higher crime rate than many of its smaller, more residential neighbours. While specific figures for each nearby area would offer a more precise comparison, it's common for larger market towns like Cardigan to have higher rates due to increased commercial activity and population density. These comparisons provide a localised context, helping residents understand Cardigan's safety profile within its immediate regional setting.
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How we source and verify crime information for Cardigan
The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in Cardigan. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.
All statistics come from official government sources: Police.uk provides recorded crime data while the Office for National Statistics supplies population figures. We aggregate data at multiple geographic levels for context.
Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000
Our statistics derive entirely from UK government databases:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Last updated: September 2025
New data is released by Police.uk approximately every two months
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