Ceredigion Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 marked a continued decline in crime for Ceredigion, with a rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents — 9.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This reduction follows a 4.7% drop from March’s rate of 7.1 per 1,000, a trend consistent with seasonal patterns in the area. The month’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which made up 45.3% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (15.5%) and criminal damage and arson (10.4%). These figures align with the seasonal context of April, a period of increased outdoor activity and the Easter holiday, which may influence patterns of public disorder and interpersonal conflict. The area’s violent crime rate (3.1 per 1,000) was 19% above the UK average, suggesting a localised concentration of such incidents. However, property crime remained relatively low, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 — 33% below the UK average — a reflection of Ceredigion’s rural character and potentially lower foot traffic in residential areas. The combination of spring weather and Easter events may have contributed to a temporary spike in public order offences, though the overall downward trend indicates sustained efforts in community safety initiatives.

April 2023 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with several categories showing marked changes compared to March. Other theft increased by 35%, rising from 20 to 27 incidents, a trend that may reflect heightened retail activity during the Easter period. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 34.4%, from 32 to 43 cases, potentially linked to the influx of visitors or changes in local routines during the holiday. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 50%, from six to three incidents, due to reduced travel or improved security measures. Drugs-related offences fell by 34.1%, declining from 44 to 29, a decrease that could be attributed to seasonal factors or ongoing law enforcement efforts. Public order offences remained a concern, with their rate (1.1 per 1,000) 72% above the UK average, highlighting a localised challenge in managing community disturbances. Meanwhile, burglary — at 0.2 per 1,000 — remained 33% below the UK average, underscoring the area’s continued success in preventing residential break-ins. These fluctuations illustrate the combination of local dynamics and broader national trends, with Ceredigion’s rural setting likely playing a role in both its lower property crime rates and higher public order incidents.

Ceredigion’s crime rate in April 2023 (6.8 per 1,000) represented a 4.7% decrease from March’s 7.1 per 1,000, a decline that positions the area as one of the safer regions in the UK. On a daily basis, the district experienced an average of 16 crimes per day — a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualised against Ceredigion’s population of 72,599 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 148 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many urban centres. This statistic highlights the relative safety of the area despite the dominance of violent and public order offences. When compared to the UK average, Ceredigion’s overall crime rate remains 9.3% below, a gap that suggests effective local policing strategies or a demographic profile less prone to certain types of crime. However, the area’s violent crime rate (3.1 per 1,000) still exceeds the UK average by 19%, indicating that targeted interventions may be necessary in specific sectors. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the stability of the monthly exposure rate — a figure that, while influenced by seasonal events, has remained consistently low compared to larger cities.