Ceredigion Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Ceredigion during August 2023, accounting for 42.3% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, was 2% below the UK average, reflecting a relatively stable position despite the high proportion of total crimes. The overall crime rate for the area stood at 6.1 per 1,000, a figure that is 24.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, illustrating a consistent pattern of lower crime levels compared to the national context. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, with 60 incidents reported—44% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This suggests that community engagement initiatives or local policing efforts may be contributing to the reduction in such incidents. Public order offences, at 44 cases, matched the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, indicating a balanced approach to managing disruptions in public spaces. Seasonal factors, such as the peak holiday period in August, may have influenced crime patterns, with tourism increasing the risk of burglary in empty homes. However, the overall rate of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) was 41% below the UK average, suggesting that local measures or environmental factors are effectively mitigating this risk. The dominance of violent crime highlights the need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas with higher concentrations of reported incidents, while the lower-than-average rates in property-related crimes suggest that existing strategies are yielding positive outcomes. The interplay of local demographics, seasonal trends, and policing efforts likely shapes these patterns, though further analysis would be required to fully understand the underlying drivers.

August 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Possession of weapons increased by 150%, rising from 2 to 5 incidents, a sharp contrast to the UK average. Theft from the person also doubled, with two reported cases, marking a 100% increase from zero in July. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 45.9%, dropping from 61 to 33 incidents, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during the summer. The drugs category, at 30 incidents, was 82% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, highlighting a localised concern that requires further attention. Meanwhile, vehicle crime decreased by 42.9%, with only four incidents reported, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. These shifts underscore the need for tailored strategies to address rising issues like weapons possession, while leveraging the decline in property-related crimes to maintain momentum.

Ceredigion's crime rate in August 2023 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 17.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.4 per 1,000. This decline suggests a continued trend of reduced crime activity, though the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 14 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low volume of reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents, illustrating a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable areas. With a population of 72,599, the local context suggests that community-focused policing and seasonal factors—such as the peak holiday period—may contribute to this trend. The decrease in criminal damage and arson by 45.9% compared to July, along with the 40% drop in anti-social behaviour, indicates that targeted interventions or environmental changes could be playing a role in reducing certain types of crime.